National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day

National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to this dish. It is very simple and does not require any special culinary skills or experience to prepare it. But great taste and fast satiety are guaranteed! It is on March 17.

History

The history of the holiday begins with the Irish immigrants who moved to American territories en masse in the mid-19th century. In their homeland, they loved their national dish, pork and potatoes, but their poor financial situation forced them to look for an alternative. Thus, a new dish was born, which we celebrate on this day!

The classic recipe for making corned beef was similar to the method the Irish used to salt pork, so there was no problem switching to another product. Cabbage was cheaper, so it was chosen in addition to the meat. National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day celebrations take place not only in the United States but also in Ireland itself. There, they cook this and other Irish dishes and listen to folk songs.

Interesting facts

• The classic version of serving the dish involves sour bread or naturally fermented drinks with low alcohol content, such as beer.
• The switch to cabbage was also prompted by the Great Famine in the mid-19th century, caused by low potato yields.
• Corned beef was also actively used in the diet of Jewish immigrants.

How to celebrate

Visit restaurants or cafes today where you can enjoy this dish in a classic version prepared by professional chefs. Test your culinary skills and make it yourself. Moreover, corned beef can be bought ready-made in the store. Recipes are easily found on the Internet. You can also visit Ireland to get a sense of the local color.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have tried this dish and what their impression of it was.

When is National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day in 2024?

National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day is observed on March 17 each year.

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