Evaluate various sources of domestic animal-based protein.

Indicators for this outcome
(a) Research the role (e.g., nutritional value, functions) of meat in our diet.
(b) Examine how meat protein is included in Canada’s Food Guide.
(c) Investigate the differences between complete and incomplete protein sources.
(d) Explore the religious significance of practices regarding meat for various major religions such as Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
(e) Compare Canadian meat-eating habits (e.g., types of meat, preparation techniques) to people in other areas of the world.
(f) Examine the scope and importance of Saskatchewan's meat industry.
(g) Research the global economic and environmental impact of increased use of domestic animal-based proteins.
(h)

Evaluate different types of domestic animals (e.g., beef, pork, poultry, lamb) that provide protein considering elements such as:

  • cuts and grades;
  • availability
  • processing;
  • preparation;
  • methods and factors of tenderness;
  • types of cooking methods (moist, dry);
  • safe handling;
  • protein value per grams;
  • cost per kilogram; and,
  • proper storage.
(i)

Discuss principles of cooking domestic protein such as;

  • preparation;
  • hygiene;
  • cutting;
  • cooking methods;
  • handling dressing before and after roasting; and,
  • testing for doneness.
(j) Research domestic animal-based protein recipes from a variety of cultures and select one to plan and prepare.
(k) Examine the importance of bison in Saskatchewan as a domestic meat animal.
(l) Compare the nutritional values of various processed meats (e.g., sausage, jerky, deli meats).
(m) Compare moist (e.g., poaching, braising, stewing) and dry (e.g., barbequing, grilling, frying) cooking methods of preparing protein.
(n) Prepare or describe the process of preparing a meal incorporating a domestic protein using a recipe.
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