Corned Beef Hash

Although the exact beginnings of corned beef have been lost to history, it most likely came about when people began preserving meat through salt-curing. Evidence of its legacy is apparent in numerous cultures, including Ancient Europe, and the Middle East. The word corn derives from Old English, which is used to describe any small hard particles or grains. In the case of "corned beef", the word refers to the coarse granular salts used to cure the beef. 

 

Although it ceased to be an important commodity in the 19th century Atlantic trade due in part to the abolition of slavery, corned beef production and its canned form remained important as a food source during World War II. Much of the canned corned beef came from Fray Bentos in Uruguay, with over 16 million cans exported in 1943. Even now, significant amounts of the global canned corned beef supply comes from South America.

By http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corned_beef#19th_century_to_present

Try this recipe if you are short on time. 

Corned Beef Hash

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Ingredients:

1 (12 oz) can corned beef

2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 onion, chopped

3 tablespoons butter

salt and pepper, to taste

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Directions:

In skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add potatoes, onions, salt, pepper and garlic, stir and evenly spread over skillet and press firmly, until brown about 10 minutes. Add corned beef, stir to combine, spread evenly over skillet and firmly press using spatula. Cook another 10 minutes. Stir in thyme and oregano. Enjoy!

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