corned beef

Thân thiện

A chef slices corned beef for a sandwich.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Beef cured or pickled in brine: "Corned beef" refers to beef, typically from the brisket cut, that has been preserved through a process of curing in a seasoned salt brine. The term "corned" refers to the large grains or "corns" of salt used in the brine.

Usage

• "Corned beef" is used as a non-count noun to refer to the prepared meat product as a whole. It is often served sliced, in sandwiches, or as a main dish, traditionally with cabbage.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I made a sandwich with rye bread and corned beef.
  • For St. Patrick's Day, many people cook corned beef and cabbage.

Advanced Usage

• "Corned beef hash": A dish consisting of chopped corned beef, potatoes, and onions that are fried together.
  • We had corned beef hash and eggs for breakfast.

Variants and Related Words

• Corn (verb, in this context): To preserve or treat with salt or brine. (Note: This is the historical verb form related to the process, not a common modern usage).
• Brisket (noun): A cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef, which is the most common cut used for making corned beef.

Synonyms

• Salt beef: A direct synonym, emphasizing the preservation method.
• Cured beef: A more general term that includes corned beef as well as other curing methods like smoking.

Related Phrases

• "Reuben sandwich": A popular sandwich made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing on rye bread.
  • The diner is famous for its Reuben sandwich.

Học thuật

Noun

1. beef cured or pickled in brine

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