Meat, Fish, and Poultry Foods I Objective 2.05

Meat, Fish, and Poultry Types Red meat Poultry Fish Beef Pork Chicken Turkey Fish Shellfish Finfish

Meat Meat The edible portion of mammals Includes muscle, fat, bone, connective tissue, and water Elastin Very tough, elastic, and yellowish connective tissue Found in ligaments and blood vessel walls Cannot be softened by heat To tenderize—cut, pound, or grind it Major meat-producing animals are cattle, swine,and sheep Cattle provide beef and veal Swine provide pork Sheep provide lamb and mutton

Meat Nutritional Value Need 5 ½ oz of protein each day High in protein Contain proteins essential for tissue building and repair Good sources of iron, phosphorus, copper, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin Fat content depends type and quality of the meat Fat means flavor Marbling Small white flecks of fat Red meat is higher in saturated fat Fish and chicken low in fat

Meat Beef Comes from cattle over 12 months of age Distinct flavor and firm texture Usually bright, cherry red in color with creamy white fat

Meat Cuts of Meat (p. 511) Muscles receiving little exercise are most tender Rib and loin muscles Tender cuts use dry heat cooking methods Sirloin, porterhouse, loin chops Grill, roast, broiling, etc. Muscles receiving more exercise are less tender Leg and shoulder muscles Less tender cuts use moist heat cooking methods Round steak, rump roast, shoulder steak Stewing or braising

Meat Beef carcasses are classified according to age and sex Cuts of beef (p. 511) Sides of beef Carcass is cut lengthwise through the backbone into 2 halves Quarters of beef Sides of beef are cut in half Wholesale cuts Quarters are cut into smaller pieces Retail cuts Wholesale cuts are cut into smaller pieces for the grocery store Cut of beef worksheet

Meat Pork The meat of swine Meat is grayish pink to light rose in color Comes from animals that are 7-12 months of age Typically tender meat due to age

Meat Pork Products Lard Ham Pig fat Comes from pork leg Bacon Great for baked products Ham Comes from pork leg Cured and usually smoked Bacon Smoked pork belly fat Canadian bacon is made from boneless pork loins

Meat Storage Must be refrigerated Fresh meats should be used within 3-5 days Ground meats should be used within 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the meat.

Meat Cooking Properly cooked Checking for doneness Becomes firm Fat melts Connective tissue softens Checking for doneness Point at which meat has cooked enough to make it flavorful and safe to eat Use of meat thermometer Reduce risk of food-borne illness

Meat Cooking Methods Braising Broiling Pressure Cooking Grilling Tender cuts Grilling Kabobs Roasting Large tender cuts Loin, rib, leg roasts Frying Tender meat Ground meats, bacon, ham Pan broiling Tender cuts to thin to broil Braising Large, less tender cuts Pot roast Pressure Cooking Slow-Cooking Less tender cuts Microwaving Moist heat method Uniform in shape Will not have crisp, brown crust

Poultry Any bird raised for food Most common types Chicken Turkey Duck Goose Older birds have more fat than young birds Young birds have more tender meat.

Poultry Nutritional Value Good source of protein Provides niacin, Vitamins B6, B12, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other trace minerals Lower in fat and calories than red meat Remove skin for lower fat poultry Dark vs. White meat Dark meat Contains more fat More flavorful Dark due to the fact the animal uses it more

Poultry Storage Refrigerate or freeze immediately after purchase Watch for juices Use fresh poultry within 1-2 days How to thaw poultry

Poultry Cooking Checking for doneness Pink coloration Placement of thermometer Use an instant-read thermometer for thin pieces Thickest part of meat closest to body Don’t touch bone Pink coloration Chemical reaction occurs between the poultry and gases in the oven

Poultry Cooking Methods Frying Broiling Braising Grilling Usually floured or breaded first to keep from drying out Deep fry, pan fry, or oven fry Braising Any bird too tough to cook with a dry heat method Pressure-Cooking Used for tough, mature birds Slow-Cooking Flavors have time to develop and blend Microwaving Won’t brown Usually cooked in a sauce for favor and color Cooking Methods Broiling Quickest cooking method Grilling Should be grilled until brown but not charred and the inside is well done Roasting Recommended for duck, turkey, and goose Stuffing Recommend cooking stuffing separately

Fish and Shellfish Fish aka Finfish Shellfish or Crustaceans Found in… Have fins and a center spine with bones Shellfish or Crustaceans Have a shell but no spine or bones Found in… Freshwater Water is not salty Lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds Saltwater Comes from oceans and seas

Fish and Shellfish Types of … Fish Low-fat fish Fatty fish Have less than 5 g of fat per 3 ½ oz Flesh is white with delicate texture and mild flavor Bass, carp, catfish, cod, haddock, pike, perch, whiting Fatty fish Have more than 5 g of fat per 3 ½ oz Flesh is firm with a deeper color and stronger flavor than low-fat fish Higher in calories Herring, mackerel, salmon, tuna, rainbow trout

Fish Herring Halibut Carp Salmon Pike Tuna

Fish and Shellfish Types of… Shellfish Crustaceans Mollusks Have long bodies and jointed limbs Covered with a shell Crabs, crayfish, lobsters, and shrimp Mollusks Have soft bodies covered by rigid shell Clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, and squid

Shellfish Oyster Shrimp Lobster Scallops Crab Squid Crayfish

Fish and Shellfish Mercury in fish Absorbed by plankton and passed from fish to predatory fish Harmful to pregnant women and children Eat no more than 12 oz per week Largest amounts in the largest fish Shark, swordfish, king mackerel Safe to eat fish Chunk light tuna, salmon, pollock, catfish, sardines, herring

Fish and Shellfish Buying Fish and Shellfish Judge appearance, aroma, and touch Fish Shiny skin and glistening color Clear full eyes Bright red or pink gills Mild, fresh aroma like the ocean or seaweed Skin should spring back when pressed

Fish and Shellfish Buying Fish and Shellfish Live clams, oysters, and mussels Shells tightly closed, moist, and intact Tap and should close Scallops Look moist but not liquid Fresh ocean smell Live lobsters and crabs Dark bluish-green until cooked and then turn red Live active with legs moving Tail curls under when picked up Shrimp Deveined Sold without intestinal tract

Fish and Shellfish Cuts of Fish p. 536 Whole Drawn Dressed Fish sold as caught Most perishable Scales and internal organs must be removed Drawn Whole fish with scales, gills, and internal organs removed Dressed Drawn fish with head, tail, and fins removed Fillets Sides of fish Usually boneless Cut lengthwise away from bones and backbone Steaks Cross sections cut from large, dressed fish May contain backbone and ribs

Fish and Shellfish

Fish and Shellfish Storage Highly perishable Fish Shellfish Refrigerate or freeze immediately Use within 1-2 days of purchase Watch out for juices Cross contamination Shellfish Refrigerate in containers covered with clean, damp cloth Can live for a few days in these conditions

Fish and Shellfish Cooking Methods Poaching Broiling Grilling Steaming At least 1 inch thick Grilling Must be turned during cooking Should be able to hold shape Tuna and salmon Baking Whole or dressed fish Poaching Whole or dressed fish Delicate way of preparing fish Steaming Braising Adds flavor and color Careful not to overcook Frying Fry in pan Deep fry Breaded or batter dipped