Hot Prep

Question 1

Green beans

Answer 1

Beans bright green, firm not broken. Bacon dark brick red. Sweet ham flavor, tender onions.

Question 2

Brown Gravy

Answer 2

Caramel color. Smooth and thin LIKE WARM HONEY. Robust beef flavor followed by flavors of onion, garlic and pepper.

Question 3

Cream Gravy

Answer 3

Creamy white with visible black pepper. Medium consistency. Sweet taste of cream, sugar, bacon, and slight pepper.

Question 4

Mashed Potatoes

Answer 4

Creamy white, visible skin and pepper. Smooth consistency with BB sized chunks of potato. Cream tasting with natural potato taste with buttery notes of salt and pepper.

Question 5

Buttered Corn

Answer 5

Bright yellow with visible pepper and parsley. Firm kernels. Buttery and sweet, fresh corn flavor with slight taste of salt and pepper.

Question 6

Chili

Answer 6

Dark red with visible meat and tomatoes. 1/4” x 1/4” chili grind. Medium/smooth consistency. Good chili and cumin flavors w/ slight heat from chili spices.

Question 7

Pulled Pork

Answer 7

Carmelized BBQ color. Chunky, moist and tender. BBQ flavor, thumb-sized pieces.

Question 8

Baked Potatoes

Answer 8

Light brown color. Crisp, dry skin; moist and flaky center. 9-14 oz; evenly salted outer skin, no mohawks, fresh potato flavor.

SL 45 min/2 day prepped

Question 9

Sweet Bakers

Answer 9

Brown outer skin, orange center. Creamy center, moist outer skin. 12-16 oz; clean and well greased.

SL 1 hr/2 day prepped

Question 10

Honey Cinnamon Caramel Sauce

Answer 10

Dark caramel color. Smooth like syrup, no separation. Rich, buttery flavor with a hint of cinnamon and caramel.

SL 4 days

Question 11

Sauteed Yellow Onion

Answer 11

Medium brown, slightly translucent around the edges. Fresh and tender. Slightly sweet, savory and fresh onion flavor.

SL 1 hr

Question 12

Sauteed Mushrooms

Answer 12

Light caramel color. Moist and tender. Seared outer skin with sweet, caramelized taste, hints of onion and garlic, coated in a thin, buttery sauce.

SL 1 hr

Question 13

Portobello Mushroom Sauce

Answer 13

Light caramel color with visible slices of mushrooms. Smooth, thin consistency, like that of warm honey. Blend of mushroom and vegetable with a hint of garlic and white wine.

SL 4 hr

Question 14

Pork Ribs

Answer 14

Reddish brown. Meat falls from bone. No skeletal appearance. 1/4” bone showing; cooked to order; well seasoned.

SL 3 days

Question 15

Prime Rib

Answer 15

Well seared and dark. Caramelized outer surface. Taste of slow roasted beef with garlic, pepper, and mild smoke flavors.

SL 1 shift

Question 16

Roadhouse Bread

Answer 16

Golden outer crust. Light, moist center. Sweet flavor, good spring when touched. 3x3x2 and 2 oz minimum.

SL 5 min, 150F

Question 17

Peppercorn Brown Sauce

Answer 17

Caramel color with pepper visible. Smooth, thin consistency like that of warm honey. Blend of mushroom and vegetable flavor with a bite of pepper and a hint of red wine.

SL 4 hr

Question 18

Diced Bacon

Answer 18

Brick red color. Tender with slight chew. 1/4”x1/4” after cooking. No anemic or transparent pieces. Fresh, smoked ham flavor.

SL 1 shift

Question 19

Au Jus

Answer 19

Dark, rich color. Very thin, not oily. Strong, rubust beef flavor, sweet and enriched by caramelized onion, carrot, celery and garlic.

SL 4 hr