So, to wrap this up: Corned beef is salt-cured cow brisket. The “corn” is salt. The “Irish” part is a lie from New York. The pink color is chemical makeup. And the can-shaped version is a mystery that we accept because it’s delicious on rye bread with Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. Next time someone asks, “What animal is corned beef from?” you can confidently reply: “It’s from a cow, but a very salty, very slow-cooked, and historically confused cow.” Then watch them squirm as you explain the salt-corn etymology. You’re welcome. Now go eat a Reuben.
Corned Beef What Animal
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