JUDGING READY-TO-COOK CARCASSES

 

EXPOSED FLESH - Processing cuts

 

Processing cuts near the vent and/or breast opening less than 1" beyond the opening

are acceptable and should not be considered in grading the carcass.

 

Most processing cuts occur near the vent.

They can occur on the breast or on the thigh.

 

VENT AREA - ON THE BREAST

No processing cuts

 

Processing cuts on the breast (to the side of the keel bone)

near the vent area

Grade A

Grade B

 

Processing cuts on the breast (on the keel bone)

near the vent area

Grade A

Grade B

 

VENT AREA - ON THE THIGH

With a tail

Without a tail

No processing cuts

 

Processing cuts on the thigh

Grade A

Grade B

 

NECK AREA - ON THE BREAST

No processing cuts

 

Processing cuts on the breast near the neck area

Grade A

Grade B

 

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