2. Chapter 36

3. Types of Meat Beef: cattle > one year old Veal: calves usually 1-3 months old Baby Beef: calves between 6-12 month old Lamb: sheep < one year old Mutton: sheep > 2 years old Pork: pigs < one year old Variety Meats: edible organs and extremities of meat Characteristics of these meats can be found on page 508 of your textbook

4. Nutrients in Meat Protein, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamins B 6, and B 12 Can be high in saturated fat Choose lean meats whenever possible (this is a MyPlate recommendation) On a 2,000 calorie diet a person needs 5½ oz of protein each day

5. Meat is composed of: Muscle Tissue Connective Tissue Fat Marbling: small white flecks of fat within the muscle tissue

6. Cut: a specific, edible part of meat Wholesale Cut: Large cuts that are sold to supermarkets Retail Cut: (smaller) Supermarket divided, smaller cuts you buy at the store Comes from the wholesale cut

7. Wholesale Cuts of Beef

8. Meat Inspection USDA – Federal inspections standards that must be followed Harmless vegetable dye stamp is used

9. Grading of Meat Meat is graded according to: - amount of marbling - age of the animal - texture and appearance of the meat Prime: higher priced, sold to fine restaurants, greatest marbling, tender, flavorful Choice: most common, less costly, less marbling Select: least marbling, not as tender

10. Purchasing Meat - Labeling Kind of Meat Wholesale cut Retail Cut Price per pound Net Weight Total price Safe handling Procedures Grade of Meat

11. Purchasing Meat - Quantity Boneless meat/poultry.25 lbs. (¼ pound) per person Bone-in meat/poultry.50 lbs. (½ pound) per person ***The above amounts are general rules, however, always keep your guests in mind. For example 10 adults may need more meat than 10 children.

12. Meat Serving Size 3 ounces = 1 serving size Size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand

13. What does a serving size look like? 5 oz. steak (recommended serving size) 12 oz. steak (average for restaurants)

14. Meat Purchasing Application Scenario: Kelly and Miguel are planning three separate dinner parties. They are at the grocery store, and forgot their shopping list. Help them determine how much meat they should purchase for their parties? 1. Tacos for 10 people. How many pounds of ground beef will I need? 2. T-bone steaks for 5 people. How many pounds will I need? 3. Turkey tetrazzini for 12 people. How many pounds for this casserole?