Hot Prep

Question 1

Au Jus

Answer 1

• dark, rich in color
• thin consistency, not oily
• strong, robust beef flavor
• sweet & enriched by caramelized onions, carrot, celery and garlic giving well-balanced flavor

Question 2

Baked Potatoes

Answer 2

• 70 count Idaho
• crisp, dry evenly salted outer skin
• moist & flaky center
• no mohawk
• 9 to 14 oz
• 200 - 210F center temp, served min 180F

Question 3

BBQ Sauce

Answer 3

• dark burgundy in color
• smooth texture
• sweet & strong vinegar flavor

Question 4

Brown Gravy

Answer 4

• caramel in color
• smooth thin consistency like that of warm honey
• robust beef flavor followed by the flavors of onion, garlic, & pepper

Question 5

Chili

Answer 5

• dark red in color w/ visible meat & tomato
• smooth red sauce w/ medium consistency
• 3/4” x 3/4” beef grind; cooked tender with no gristle
• good chili & cumin flavors w/ a slight heat from chili spices

Question 6

Cream Gravy

Answer 6

• creamy white color w/ visible black pepper
• medium consistency
• sweet taste of cream & sugar followed by a bacon flavor, slight pepper flavor

Question 7

Buttered Corn

Answer 7

• bright yellow in color w/ visible black pepper
• medium consistency
• buttery & sweet fresh corn flavor w/ a slight taste of salt & pepper

Question 8

Diced Bacon

Answer 8

• brick red color
• no anemic or translucent pieces
• crisp & tender w/ a slight chew, followed by a fresh smoked ham flavor

Question 9

Green Beans

Answer 9

• bright colored green beans
• bacon cooked to dark red in color, not burnt
• broth is light brown in color
• firm beans, tender onions, slight chew in the bacon
• green beans & broth have a sweet ham flavor

Question 10

Home-Style Mashed Potatoes

Answer 10

• creamy white color w/ visible skin & pepper
• smooth medium consistency w/ “BB size” potato pieces
• fresh natural potato flavor w/ buttery notes of salt & pepper

Question 11

Honey Cinnamon Caramel Sauce

Answer 11

• dark caramel in color
• syrup like consistency
• rich buttery flavor w/ flavors of cinnamon & honey

Question 12

Peppercorn Brown Sauce

Answer 12

• caramel color w/ black pepper
• smooth thin consistency like that of warm honey
• blend of mushroom & vegetable flavors w/ a bite of pepper & hint of red wine

Question 13

Pork Ribs

Answer 13

• well seasoned
• reddish/brown in color
• meat falls easily off the bone
• scored 3 times lengthwise & 6-8 diagonally each way bone to bone

Question 14

Portobello Mushroom Sauce

Answer 14

• light caramel color w/ visible slices of mushrooms
• smooth thin consistency like that of warm honey
• blend of mushroom & vegetable flavors w/ a hint of garlic & white wine

Question 15

Pulled Pork

Answer 15

• caramelized BBQ look
• chunky, moist & tender
• BBQ flavor
• thumb sized pieces

Question 16

Sauteed Mushrooms

Answer 16

• light caramel in color w/ seared outer skin
• moist tender texture coated w/ a thin buttery sauce
• sweet caramelized flavor w/ hints of onion & garlic

Question 17

Sauteed Yellow Onions

Answer 17

• caramelized color w/ medium browning
• slightly translucent around edges
• fresh & tender, slightly sweet & savory w/ fresh sweet onion flavor

Question 18

Sweet Bakes

Answer 18

• 12 to 16 oz
• clean & well-greased
• moist, outer skin w/ a creamy orange center
• served min 160F

Question 19

Rice

Answer 19

• golden colored rice w/ visible onions & bright green fresh parsley
• tender rice w/ translucent onions & medium chopped parsley
• rich & buttery rice w/ flavors of onion & garlic

Question 20

Simple Sauce

Answer 20

• caramel in color
• once cooled; texture is light & slightly like gelatin
• blend of mushroom & vegetable flavors w/ hints of garlic & pepper