Meat-atam for the flesh of cattle (Reef & veal), sheep (lamb), & pigs (park)
Beef
Divided into large sections called Primal Cots, broken down further into individual Steak & other retail cuts
Side Beef
Literally one side of the beef carcass that is split through the backbone
Meat is literally made up of muscle fibers connected with tissues & fats
Meat is a good source of Vit B & trace amount of iron
Offal
The internal organs of a butchered animal
Kinds of Meat
Pork (from pig or hog)
Beef (from adult cow)
Carabeef (from carabao)
Veal (from calves or young cattle)
Lamb (from young sheep)
Venison (from deer)
Chevon (from goat)
Mutton (from adult sheep)
Different types of Meat Cuts
Convenient to buy in smaller amounts
Convenient to buy in suitable portion sizes
Easier to prepare & quicker to cook
Easier to store safely
Different types of Meat Cuts
Boneless Cuts (beef, pork, lamb)
Boned & Rolled joints of Meat
Lean & extra lean cuts
Cubes of Meat
Lean minced meat
Thin strips
Market forms of Meat
Fresh meat
Chilled meat
Cured meat
Processed meat
Frozen Meat
Chuck
Located near the shoulder & neck area of the cow, yields some of the more economical cuts of beef, such as the chuck roast, chuck arm roast, & the flat iron steak
Shank
The leg of the cow, one of the toughest meats because the leg muscle is constantly used, creating a tough, sinewy cut, therefore one of the less popular but also one of the cheapest cuts