Definition

1. Noun:
   • Beef cured or pickled in brine: "Corn beef" refers to beef, typically from the brisket cut, that has been preserved through a process of curing or pickling in a seasoned salt brine.

Usage

• "Corn beef" is used as a non-count noun to describe the prepared meat product itself.
• It is commonly associated with specific dishes, such as a "corn beef sandwich" or "corn beef and cabbage."

Examples

• Noun:
  • I bought a pound of corn beef from the deli.
  • For St. Patrick's Day, we traditionally eat corn beef and cabbage.

Advanced Usage

• "Corn beef hash": A dish consisting of chopped corn beef, potatoes, and onions that are fried together.
  • He ordered corn beef hash and eggs for breakfast.

Variants and Related Words

• Corned beef: This is the more common and standard spelling for the same product. "Corned beef" and "corn beef" refer to the same cured meat.
  • The recipe calls for one can of corned beef.

Synonyms

• Salt beef: Another term for beef preserved in brine, though it may imply a less finely processed product.
• Cured beef: A more general term for beef that has been preserved through curing.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "corn" in "corn beef" refers to the coarse grains of salt ("corns" of salt) historically used in the brining process, not to the vegetable maize.

Noun

1. beef cured or pickled in brine