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How to smoke meat and fish for preservation
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the primary reason for smoking meat and fish for preservation?
A) To enhance the flavor only
B) To inhibit microbial growth and enzymatic activity
C) To make the food look more appealing
D) To add moisture
  • 2. Which type of smoking involves cooking the meat/fish at higher temperatures?
A) Liquid smoking
B) Smoke curing
C) Cold smoking
D) Hot smoking
  • 3. What temperature range is generally considered 'cold smoking'?
A) 200-250°F (93-121°C)
B) Above 300°F (149°C)
C) 150-180°F (66-82°C)
D) Below 90°F (32°C)
  • 4. Which type of wood is generally NOT recommended for smoking due to resin content?
A) Apple
B) Maple
C) Hickory
D) Pine
  • 5. What is the purpose of brining meat/fish before smoking?
A) To make the meat tougher
B) To add moisture and flavor
C) To decrease the smoking time
D) To remove excess fat
  • 6. What is a pellicle?
A) A seasoning rub applied before smoking
B) A type of wood used for smoking
C) A type of smoker
D) A tacky skin that forms on the surface of meat/fish before smoking
  • 7. Why is a pellicle important?
A) It eliminates the need for a brine
B) It prevents the meat from drying out
C) It helps the smoke adhere to the surface
D) It adds flavor
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a benefit of using smoke to preserve food?
A) Inhibits bacteria growth
B) Dries the surface
C) Adds flavor
D) Increases the vitamin content
  • 9. What compound in smoke acts as a preservative?
A) Sugars
B) Salts
C) Nitrites
D) Formaldehyde and phenols
  • 10. What food safety concern is minimized by properly smoking fish?
A) Botulism
B) E. coli
C) Salmonella
D) Listeria
  • 11. What is the purpose of nitrates/nitrites in curing?
A) To add a smoky flavor
B) To tenderize the meat
C) To prevent botulism and fix color
D) To remove moisture
  • 12. Which of the following is a characteristic of properly cold-smoked salmon?
A) Dry and brittle
B) Flaky texture
C) Silky texture
D) Overly salty
  • 13. How does smoke help preserve food?
A) By depositing antibacterial compounds and drying the surface.
B) By adding sugar to the food.
C) By adding vitamins and minerals.
D) By freezing the food.
  • 14. What is the main difference between hot and cold smoking?
A) The type of wood used.
B) The amount of salt added.
C) The length of time smoked.
D) The cooking temperature.
  • 15. Which type of smoking is best for long-term preservation?
A) Cold smoking combined with curing.
B) Refrigerating the food.
C) Just salting the food.
D) Hot smoking alone.
  • 16. Which of these is a common tool for maintaining low temperatures in a cold smoker?
A) Ice
B) A convection oven
C) A propane torch
D) An electric blanket
  • 17. What is equilibrium salting?
A) Salting until the salt concentration is equal throughout
B) Using only sea salt
C) Adding salt until the meat tastes salty
D) Removing all salt from the meat
  • 18. Why is airflow important when smoking?
A) To save fuel
B) To keep the smoker hot
C) To add more smoke flavor
D) To remove moisture and prevent creosote buildup
  • 19. What does curing salt typically contain in addition to sodium chloride?
A) Sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate
B) MSG
C) Sugar
D) Vinegar
  • 20. What is the main reason to avoid using green or unseasoned wood?
A) It burns too quickly
B) It's more expensive
C) It produces a bitter, sooty smoke
D) It doesn't produce enough smoke
  • 21. Which fish is commonly cold smoked?
A) Tilapia
B) Salmon
C) Tuna
D) Cod
  • 22. Which meat is commonly hot smoked?
A) Lamb chops
B) Pork shoulder (pulled pork)
C) Beef tenderloin
D) Chicken breast
  • 23. What is the purpose of a water pan in a smoker?
A) To cool down the smoker
B) To add moisture and regulate temperature
C) To increase smoke production
D) To catch drippings
  • 24. How long can properly cold smoked fish typically last in the refrigerator?
A) Indefinitely
B) Up to 2 weeks
C) Only a few days
D) Several months
  • 25. What is creosote?
A) A spice blend
B) A dark, oily residue from incomplete combustion
C) A type of smoker
D) A type of wood
  • 26. What causes creosote buildup?
A) High heat
B) Poor ventilation and low temperature smoldering
C) Using dry wood
D) Too much salt
  • 27. Which factor is most important for safe smoking of meat and fish?
A) Using the right type of wood
B) Maintaining proper internal temperature to kill bacteria
C) Salting the meat thoroughly
D) Adding enough smoke flavor
  • 28. What is the best way to measure the internal temperature of meat or fish?
A) Using a digital meat thermometer
B) By timing the smoking process
C) By visually inspecting the color
D) By feeling the texture
  • 29. Why is it important to control humidity when smoking?
A) To prevent case hardening.
B) To increase smoke flavor.
C) To save fuel.
D) To reduce cooking time.
  • 30. Which of the following is a sign that fish has been improperly smoked and may be unsafe to eat?
A) A slightly dry texture.
B) A strong smoky flavor.
C) A light pink color.
D) A slimy or sour odor.
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