| 摘要 |
A method of preparing a poultry food product comprises the sequential steps of mixing raw poultry fillets or pieces with a solution containing at least 10%, preferably 15%, by weight of sodium chloride; holding the mixture at a temperature of less than 3‹C, preferably between 1 and 3‹C, for a period of at least 30 minutes, preferably 1 to 2 hours; arranging the pieces in a desired orientation, preferably by dividing the pieces into separate lanes along a vibrating conveyor to space the pieces apart; applying a pre-dust; applying a batter, then preferably applying a crumb; at least partially cooking the pieces and freezing the cooked pieces. Prior to the pre-dusting and/or after the step of application of the batter, the pieces may be settled for at least 10 seconds, preferably between 15 to 20 seconds and at least 20 seconds respectively for each step. The first settling step may be achieved by leading the pieces along a conveyer to the pre-dusting station. The battered pieces may be settled by leading the pieces along a conveyer to a bath of hot cooking oil, preferably without the conveyor contacting the oil. |
