Prepare and cook animal proteins.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Explain the preparation (e.g., cleaning, trimming, marinating and seasoning) required to cook a variety of animal proteins.
(b) Demonstrate advanced knife skills in preparation of primal cuts of meat (e.g., ribeye, strip loin, breaking down a whole chicken and deboning a turkey).
(c) Analyze the muscle structure (e.g., connective tissue, fat content and muscle use) of animal proteins to determine appropriate cooking methods (e.g., moist heat or dry heat).
(d) Prepare and cook (e.g., braising and sous vide) a tough cut of meat to make it tender and palatable.
(e) Prepare and cook a tender cut of meat using a variety of techniques (e.g., grilling, sautéing, roasting, poaching and braising).
(f) Determine the correct degree of doneness (e.g., well-done, medium-well, medium, medium-rare, rare and blue-rare) for beef using a thermometer and by touch.
(g) Discuss preparation and cooking methods for animal proteins such as kangaroo, camel, frog, partridge, snake and alligator.
(h) Explore the cost of sourcing a variety of animal proteins for use in a commercial kitchen.
(i) Practise food safety standards when handling, preparing, cooking, serving and storing animal proteins.
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