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7 fact-checked facts about meat cuts, cooking science and food safety, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Which animal does veal come from?

AnswerYoung calves

Veal is meat from young cattle.

Bacon is most commonly made from which part of the pig in the US?

AnswerBelly

American bacon is usually cured pork belly.

Going deeper

Filet mignon is cut from which part of the cow?

AnswerThe tenderloin

Filet mignon comes from the tenderloin.

Brisket comes from which area of the cow?

AnswerThe breast or lower chest

Brisket is from the lower chest.

What minimum internal temperature does the USDA recommend for poultry?

Answer165°F (74°C)

USDA guidance is 165°F for all poultry.

Expert level

What minimum internal temperature does the USDA recommend for ground beef?

Answer160°F (71°C)

Ground beef should reach 160°F per USDA guidance.

What is meat from an adult sheep called?

AnswerMutton

Mutton is from mature sheep; lamb is from young sheep.

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