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Meat Handout Use Understanding Food to locate your answers

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario: A friend of yours was just notifed that he won a local contest. Even
though he didnt win the new cherry red 4X4 SUV that was featured as frst
prize, he did receive a whole side of beef and pork. He doesnt typically cook
very much and needs your help.
a. Explain to him what natural factors afect the tenderness of meat.
b. Explain what artifcial means he can use to tenderize the meat hes won.
c.For each of the following cuts, suggest whether he should use a dry or moist
preparation method and give an example of the preferred cooking method.
Cut of Meat Cooking Method Example of Specifc Cooking
Method
Rib eye steak (beef) Dry vs. moist
(circle one)
Brisket, whole (beef) Dry vs. moist
(circle one)
Pot roast (beef) Dry vs. moist
(circle one)
Center cut loin chop
(pork)
Dry vs. moist
(circle one)
Picnic shoulder roast
(pork)
Dry vs. moist
(circle one)

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