Waldo County Technical Center

On December 19th, 2011, Dale (Bucky) McLaughlin will be breaking down a side of beef as a demonstration for the students. The class purchased the side of beef from one of the culinary student family, who raise grass fed cattle. The bones will be used to make stock for soups and sauces, the class will gring their own hamburger for use in the cafe- which is open to the public, and the primal cuts will be broken down into roasts and steaks that will either be used in the cafe or sold to the staff members of the school.

This is a perfect opportunity for kids to see how to break down an animal. Whether a cow, a deer, caribou, elk or bison, the basic body structure and method is the same. Chef Hannibal has received calls from are butchers asking for kids who would like to go into meatcutting as a profession. This will give the students the opportunity to see if this is a form of food service they may be well suited for.