Grilling, Steak & Salad Preparation

• Define Grilling, Barbecue & Broiling
• Discuss the Grilling Procedure
• Discuss the Broiling Procedure
• Discuss Serv-Safe Temperatures vs. Cooking Temperatures
• Discuss Steak
• Discuss Tempering
• Discuss Grading and Marbling
• Describe Types of Premium Steaks
• Discuss Salads and Salad Greens
• Identify Types of Salad Greens
• Describe Salad Green Preparation
• Discuss Purchasing and Storage of Greens
• Discuss Dressings and Vinaigrettes
• Identify Types of Salads

Kitchen preparation

Prepare:

• Follow safe food-handling, sanitation, and personal hygiene practices
• Prepare ingredients and equipment before cooking
• Practice the principles of Mise en Place
• Reduce waste and use energy and water thoughtfully
• Use safe knife techniques
• Choose suitable equipment and use it safely
• Read the recipes and scale quantities as needed
• Season thoughtfully with salt
• Taste and develop your palate
• Plate finished dishes with attention to temperature, plate size, and portion size

Breakfast buffet ideas:

• 1/2 pan of 16 scrambled eggs
• 1/2 pan of 16 slices of bacon
• 1/2 pan of French toast, 16 slices cut in half diagonally
• 1/2 pan of oatmeal, 16 cups cooked

Prepare:

• Knife skills to include:
  • 1 carrot julienne
    
  • 1 carrot brunoise
    
  • 1 carrot batonnet
  • 1 carrot macédoine
  • 1/2 onion julienne
  • 1/2 onion diced
• Additional knife skills:

• Review and Practice Vinaigrettes and Green Salads
  • Salad Station

• Review and Practice the Grilling Method
  • Grill Station
    • Grilled NY Strip Steak with Maître d’Hôtel Butter (Cooked Medium Rare)
      • Maître d’Hôtel Butter
    • Grilled Chicken Breast with Tarragon Compound Butter
      • Tarragon Compound Butter
    • Grilled “Ultimate” Cheeseburger

Cooking guides:

• Grilling and Broiling
• Steaks
• Potatoes

Additional Reading:

• the Professional Chef, 9th Ed. CIA: Ch. 6, 17 & Ch. 23

Explore further:

• Explore another recipe when you are ready.

Grilling, Steak & Salad Preparation: Practice Quiz