Preparing and cleaning food so that it can be eaten
The muscle of animals such as cattle and hogs
Meat that is browned on the surface with a red center
A shellfish with no internal skeletal structure. Instead, it has a shell that covers a soft body
Meat that is browned on the surface and gray on the inside
What is left of the whole animal after it has been slaughtered
An infestation by a parasite that can cause muscular pain, stomach upset, fever, weakness, and swelling.
Fat within the muscle tissue
Meat that is browned on the surface with a thick outer layer of gray and a pink center
The best method for preparing large cuts of meat such as top round
Fiber in meat that determines the meats texture and contribute to its flavor
Sometimes called wholesale cuts, large primary pieces of meat separated from the animal
Wrapping a lean meat with fat such as bacon before roasting
Meat that is browned on the surface with a thick outer layer of gray and a center that is barely pink
To allow cooked meat to set so that juices redistribute throughout the meat
A hard yellow tissue that does not break down during cooking. Also referred to as gristle.
Break away in small layers
Fish that have had their gills and entrails removed
The direction of muscle fibers or treads in meat