How to Buy Meat (Part II) 1970

“How to Buy Meat (Part II)” is compilation of a series of short segments about buying meat. A 1970 pseudo cooking show produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that offers consumers detailed advice on selecting and preparing meat based on USDA quality grades. In this educational film, a consumer meat specialist—played by a woman sporting a bold, patterned dress and big hair—guides viewers through the various prime cuts of meat, explaining what the USDA designations mean and how to properly slice and cook each cut. The film is filled with close-up shots of finished dinners and hands-on demonstrations, including the careful handling of hot dishes with a potholder, making it an instructive yet nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American food consumer education and culinary practice.