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.
