Author Question: Which of the following statements about roasting is false? a. Heavy-duty roasting pans should have ... (Read 63 times)

washai · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Which of the following statements about roasting is false?
a. Heavy-duty roasting pans should have 4-inch sides to keep the basting juices in the pan and prevent the lower portion of the bird from burning.
b. Birds to be roasted are usually placed with the breast up.
c. Some cooks claim that the bird is juicier if placed breast down so that it can self-baste. However, turning the bird over later to brown the breast is not always an easy task.
d. Ducks should be placed breast down after having had their skins pricked thoroughly to release excess fat.

Question 2

Turkeys may be trussed before they are cooked to
a. shorten cooking time.
b. withstand higher cooking temperatures.
c. ensure the skin turns a golden brown and gets crispy.
d. prevent the legs and wings from overcooking before the breast is done.
e. all of the above