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Kick It Up on St. Patrick’s Day By Hitting The Backyard (8 Recipes, 1 Article)
Published On: 6/28/2019 Last Modified: 6/16/2025
On St. Patrick’s Day in America, corned beef and cabbage is the traditional Irish meal. Surprisingly, it is not that way in Ireland. Corned pork and cabbage is more common in the Emerald Isles, where beef is more scarce and expensive. When Irish immigrants came to the US, they found beef more plentiful and many butchers were kosher Jews, so pork was less common. Corned pork became corned beef and so begat the Irish-American tradition that continues to this day. This little anecdote shows how St. Patrick’s Day in America can be seen as a story about celebrating our shared immigrant stories rather than solely about being Irish.
Of course, Irish heritage is a huge part of the festivities. And that’s why food and drink are always a big part of it. Traditionally, the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for this one special day to commemorate the country’s patron saint.
Whether or not you celebrate with a pint in your hand, you have the opportunity this year to step up your St. Patrick’s Day food game. The truth is, corned beef made at home puts the store-bought stuff to shame. One taste and you’ll understand. It’s cheaper, too, and doesn’t take much effort. Just time. So start now. And if you have leftovers, use them for Corned Beef Hash, Rockin’ Reuben Sandwiches and Corned Beef St. Paddy Melts. Or toss that extra corned beef on the smoker to make Close to Katz’s Pastrami or Sous Vide Que Pastrami. And if you’re still a wee bit hungry, check out more of our best St. Patrick’s Day recipes below.
Corned Beef And Cabbage Done Right (You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)
This St. Patrick's Day, take your corned beef to a new level thanks to this fool proof recipe. Here are tips to elevate this dish.
The Corned Beef Hash Recipe All Others Aspire To Be
This corned beef hash recipe is a perfect way to use leftover corned beef after St. Patrick's Day has come and gone.
Classic New York Style Rockin' Reuben Sandwich Recipe
If you've never tried a Reuben you're missing out on the greatest flavor combination ever. Create the ultimate Reuben with this simple recipe.
A Smoked Pastrami Recipe That's Close To Katz's
If you've ever wondered how to make pastrami then we've got you covered. Moist and tender, this is the ultimate homemade pastrami recipe.
Reuben Reimagined: The Corned Beef St. Patrick’s Day Melt
Corned beef is taken to new heights with this delicious recipe for a Reuben burger featuring sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing.
How Sweet It Is: Smoky Grilled Honey Butter Cabbage
Make boring cabbage extraordinary by hitting the grill, resulting in a crisp, sweet and smoky BBQ side dish.
Pure Pastrami Perfection, The Sous-Vide-Que Method
Pastrami is the ultimate expression of beef brisket, and it is at its best if you start with sous vide. Read on for our recipe.
Try A Spicy Pickled Eggs Recipe For Kicks
This recipe gives the pickled eggs a touch of spice and a good strong punch of tartness from the vinegar. Click here for details.Related articles
- Our Homemade Corned Beef Recipe Outshines Store Bought
- Corned Beef And Cabbage Done Right (You’ve Been Doing It Wrong)
- The Corned Beef Hash Recipe All Others Aspire To Be
- New York Style Reuben Sandwich Recipe
- Smoked Pastrami Recipe
- Reuben Reimagined: The Corned Beef St. Patrick’s Day Melt
- How Sweet It Is: Smoky Grilled Honey Butter Cabbage
- Pure Pastrami Perfection, The Sous-Vide-Que Method
- Try A Spicy Pickled Eggs Recipe For Kicks
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