How to Make and Cook Corned Beef
Corned beef is cured with large-grained rock salt, also called “corns” of salt. This was a way to keep meat when it couldn’t be eaten fresh before it spoiled. Corned beef was eaten either hot or cold. If cold, it was pressed under a heavy weight before serving. I never liked corned beef from a can, but corned beef that’s home-cooked or from a restaurant is great. I especially like Reuben sandwiches. INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS TO CORN BEEF…