I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. I may have to pop over
there and buy another one to put in the freezer. (Yes, you can freeze
corned beef.) I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.

I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully. It was a very nice
meal and the leftovers will be even better. Yes, I definitely should go buy
another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears until
next year). So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online at
your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now

Jill

On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:27:01 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. I may have to pop over
> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. (Yes, you can freeze
> corned beef.) I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>
> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
> cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully. It was a very nice
> meal and the leftovers will be even better. Yes, I definitely should go buy
> another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears until
> next year). So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online at
> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>
Thanks Jill! I wanted to run to the market today anyway and because
you suggested, I looked at the flyer. Point cut is $1.99 and flat cut
is $2.99. That's okay. I'm getting one anyway with hash in mind.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Mar 18, 8:27*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. *They've
> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. *$3.49/lb,
> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. *I may have to pop over
> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. *(Yes, you can freeze
> corned beef.) *I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>
> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. *I'm lazy about corned beef so I
> cooked it in the crock pot. *Turned out beautifully. *It was a very nice
> meal and the leftovers will be even better. *Yes, I definitely should go buy
> another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears until
> next year). *So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online at
> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>

Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
the peak season is over.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:27:01 -0400, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
>> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
>>
>> So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online at
>> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>>
> Thanks Jill! I wanted to run to the market today anyway and because
> you suggested, I looked at the flyer. Point cut is $1.99 and flat cut
> is $2.99. That's okay. I'm getting one anyway with hash in mind.
>

Glad to be of assistance. I like to go shopping with advance info. Your
prices are better than mine... I'm envious!

Jill

On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:27:01 -0400, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
>cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully.

How do you cook the corned beef in the crockpot? Thanks!

Tara

There's a very good recipe for corned beef hash in "White Trash
Cooking."

You don't need the fatback, BTW.

Lenona.

"Tara" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:27:01 -0400, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>>I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
>>cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully.
>
> How do you cook the corned beef in the crockpot? Thanks!
>
> Tara


Very simple. Rinse the corned beef brisket (I bought a flat cut). Save the
"seasoning packet" which is nothing more than mostly white peppercorns and
chopped dried bay leaves. Place the corned beef brisket in the crock pot.
Sprinkle the seasoning packet over the top. Add a cup of water. Throw in a
couple more bay leaves and a few pearl onions. Use the recipe that comes
with the crock pot as a guideline. I never added pearl onions until
yesterday. They added a nice little bit of flavour.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Tara" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:27:01 -0400, "jmcquown" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
>>>cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully.
>>
>> How do you cook the corned beef in the crockpot? Thanks!
>>
>> Tara
>
>
> Very simple. Rinse the corned beef brisket (I bought a flat cut). Save
> the "seasoning packet" which is nothing more than mostly white peppercorns
> and chopped dried bay leaves. Place the corned beef brisket in the crock
> pot. Sprinkle the seasoning packet over the top. Add a cup of water.
> Throw in a couple more bay leaves and a few pearl onions. Use the recipe
> that comes with the crock pot as a guideline. I never added pearl onions
> until yesterday. They added a nice little bit of flavour.
>
> Jill
>
Does only one cup of water on the bottom of the crockpot cook, without
drying out the meat? Do you turn it? I've seen this in recipes and I'm
thinking about trying it. One problem is that the meat might be too saltly
It may not leech out as much salt as you would like. I'd think you have to
rinse very thoroughly to adjust for this.

What is the temp in your crockpot? Ours is 209F, a decent temp, I think, for
corned beef although I wish it was a bit lower. I just cook it until it's
done, five hours or so. A Crockpot, Inc. crockpot goes slowly to 209F on
low and more quickly to 209F on high, so there really isn't a difference,
nor is there a choice of temps. If I'd known this I wouldn't have purchased
it.

Kent

"meh" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:21:30 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> >
> wrote:
>
>
>>Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>>Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>>the peak season is over.
>
And what does it say that I bought the corned beef brisket days before Saint
Patrick's Day and it was absolutely delicious when I cooked it on Saturday?

> That's ONE damned fools opinion!
>
I don't cook Christmas trees so that's a non sequiter

Jill

On 18/03/2012 11:27 AM, jmcquown wrote:
> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. I may have to pop over
> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. (Yes, you can freeze
> corned beef.) I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>
> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
> cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully. It was a very nice
> meal and the leftovers will be even better. Yes, I definitely should go
> buy another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears
> until next year). So if you like corned beef brisket you might check
> online at your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>
> Jill

Saw them. Got one. Going in the pressure cooker right now.
Thanks.
We're leaving for the Bahamas at around 2:30am (slack tide on the river)
and we can have a nice corned beef sandwich lunch when we're almost
there.

On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:21:30 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> wrote:

>On Mar 18, 8:27*am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. *They've
>> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. *$3.49/lb,
>> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. *I may have to pop over
>> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. *(Yes, you can freeze
>> corned beef.) *I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>>
>> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. *I'm lazy about corned beef so I
>> cooked it in the crock pot. *Turned out beautifully. *It was a very nice
>> meal and the leftovers will be even better. *Yes, I definitely should go buy
>> another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears until
>> next year). *So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online at
>> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>>
>
>Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>the peak season is over.

Yesterday I prepared a corned beef brisket that I bought and put in
the freezer last March. It was wonderful. I'm looking forward to
sandwiches and hash.
Janet US

On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:

>
> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
> the peak season is over.



Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?

FWIW, the only seasonality I've ever experienced was because the
grocers stopped offering it in any volume after 3/17. It's not
something we eat often because of the salt and nitrates but I would
never have thought to limit it to a season. Don't people eat deli
sliced corned beef all year?

gloria p

On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:24:45 -0700, "Kent" >
wrote:

> Does only one cup of water on the bottom of the crockpot cook, without
> drying out the meat? Do you turn it? I've seen this in recipes and I'm
> thinking about trying it. One problem is that the meat might be too saltly
> It may not leech out as much salt as you would like. I'd think you have to
> rinse very thoroughly to adjust for this.

I don't think you'll have a problem, Kent, because it seems like
corned beef has gotten less salty over the years.... probably because
so many people like to bake it.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 3/18/2012 3:01 PM, gloria p wrote:
> On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
>>
>> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>> the peak season is over.
>
>
>
> Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?
>
> FWIW, the only seasonality I've ever experienced was because the
> grocers stopped offering it in any volume after 3/17. It's not something
> we eat often because of the salt and nitrates but I would never have
> thought to limit it to a season. Don't people eat deli sliced corned
> beef all year?


They do, and our local supermarkets offer corned beef brisket all year
as well at a price not dramatically higher than we found it at day
before yesterday. Even at a higher price, I find it's very much worth
buying and cooking it because of the number of meals we get out of it.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:24:45 -0700, "Kent" >
> wrote:
>
>> Does only one cup of water on the bottom of the crockpot cook, without
>> drying out the meat? Do you turn it? I've seen this in recipes and I'm
>> thinking about trying it. One problem is that the meat might be too
>> saltly
>> It may not leech out as much salt as you would like. I'd think you have
>> to
>> rinse very thoroughly to adjust for this.
>
It cooks just fine. I don't turn it. I stab it with a fork and if it's
tender it's time to add the cabbage wedges and new potatoes. There's
usually still enough liquid for even cooking those vegetables, although if
at this point you'd be more comfortable adding a little more water, feel
free. I don't worry about salt. It's one reason I love corned beef

> I don't think you'll have a problem, Kent, because it seems like
> corned beef has gotten less salty over the years.... probably because
> so many people like to bake it.
>
I doubt the folks who are corning briskets care much about how people plan
to cook it.

Jill

"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:21:30 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
> > wrote:
>
>>On Mar 18, 8:27 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
>>> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
>>> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. I may have to pop over
>>> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. (Yes, you can freeze
>>> corned beef.) I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>>>
>>> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so I
>>> cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully. It was a very nice
>>> meal and the leftovers will be even better. Yes, I definitely should go
>>> buy
>>> another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears until
>>> next year). So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online
>>> at
>>> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>>>
>>
>>Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>>Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>>the peak season is over.
>
> Yesterday I prepared a corned beef brisket that I bought and put in
> the freezer last March. It was wonderful. I'm looking forward to
> sandwiches and hash.
> Janet US


Exactly. There's no reason not to stock up when it's on sale and freeze it.

Jill

"Pennyaline" > wrote in message
...
> On 3/18/2012 3:01 PM, gloria p wrote:
>> On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>>> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>>> the peak season is over.
>>
>> Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?
>>
>> FWIW, the only seasonality I've ever experienced was because the
>> grocers stopped offering it in any volume after 3/17. It's not something
>> we eat often because of the salt and nitrates but I would never have
>> thought to limit it to a season. Don't people eat deli sliced corned
>> beef all year?
>
>
> They do, and our local supermarkets offer corned beef brisket all year as
> well at a price not dramatically higher than we found it at day before
> yesterday. Even at a higher price, I find it's very much worth buying and
> cooking it because of the number of meals we get out of it.
>
"spamtrap" has no clue, hence the nym. Aside from freezing well (uncooked
or cooked), corned beef has more uses than the USian boiled dinner on March
17th. Think reuben sandwiches. Think hot ham & swiss cheese with thinly
sliced deli corned beef. Corned beef hash. Steve Wertz made spring rolls
with corned beef. There's no reason not to eat it year round.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:21:30 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On Mar 18, 8:27 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>>>> I just checked the weekly ad for my local Publix supermarket. They've
>>>> extended the sale of corned beef brisket through March 21st. $3.49/lb,
>>>> which is a pretty darn good price if you ask me. I may have to pop
>>>> over
>>>> there and buy another one to put in the freezer. (Yes, you can freeze
>>>> corned beef.) I doubt I'll see a better price this time next year.
>>>>
>>>> I bought a small (three pound) brisket. I'm lazy about corned beef so
>>>> I
>>>> cooked it in the crock pot. Turned out beautifully. It was a very
>>>> nice
>>>> meal and the leftovers will be even better. Yes, I definitely should
>>>> go buy
>>>> another corned beef before the prices go back up (or it disappears
>>>> until
>>>> next year). So if you like corned beef brisket you might check online
>>>> at
>>>> your supermarket web site to see if it's on sale right now
>>>>
>>>
>>>Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>>>Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>>>the peak season is over.
>>
>> Yesterday I prepared a corned beef brisket that I bought and put in
>> the freezer last March. It was wonderful. I'm looking forward to
>> sandwiches and hash.
>> Janet US
>
> Exactly. There's no reason not to stock up when it's on sale and freeze
> it.
>
> Jill

We do it routinely.

On Mar 18, 5:52*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "Pennyaline" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>

> > On 3/18/2012 3:01 PM, gloria p wrote:
> >> On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>
> >>> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
> >>> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
> >>> the peak season is over.
>
> >> Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?

St. Patrick's Day is to corned beef as Thanksgiving Day is to turkey.

>
> >> FWIW, the only seasonality I've ever experienced was because the
> >> grocers stopped offering it in any volume after 3/17. It's not something
> >> we eat often because of the salt and nitrates but I would never have
> >> thought to limit it to a season. Don't people eat deli sliced corned
> >> beef all year?

People eat deli sliced ham all year. Menus featuring corned beef
sandwiches are quite rare outside of New York deli wannabees and, for
some strange reason, the Detroit metro area.

>
> > They do, and our local supermarkets offer corned beef brisket all year as
> > well at a price not dramatically higher than we found it at day before
> > yesterday. Even at a higher price, I find it's very much worth buying and
> > cooking it because of the number of meals we get out of it.
>
> "spamtrap" has no clue, hence the nym. *Aside from freezing well (uncooked
> or cooked), corned beef has more uses than the USian boiled dinner on March
> 17th. *Think reuben sandwiches. *Think hot ham & swiss cheese with thinly
> sliced deli corned beef. *Corned beef hash. *Steve Wertz made spring rolls
> with corned beef. *There's no reason not to eat it year round.
>
> Jill

No reason not to eat the Red Death? Ask your cardiologist.

Impartial review of my local corned beef:

Overall Rating: F

Good points

No sugar

Bad points

High in saturated fat
Very high in sodium


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
4 oz (113.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
14.0g
22%
Saturated Fat
6.0g
30%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
1470mg
61%
Total Carbohydrates
0.0g
0%
Protein
15.0g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0% • Iron 8%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Pennyaline" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 3/18/2012 3:01 PM, gloria p wrote:
>>> On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>>>> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>>>> the peak season is over.
>>>
>>> Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?
>>>
>>> FWIW, the only seasonality I've ever experienced was because the
>>> grocers stopped offering it in any volume after 3/17. It's not something
>>> we eat often because of the salt and nitrates but I would never have
>>> thought to limit it to a season. Don't people eat deli sliced corned
>>> beef all year?
>>
>>
>> They do, and our local supermarkets offer corned beef brisket all year as
>> well at a price not dramatically higher than we found it at day before
>> yesterday. Even at a higher price, I find it's very much worth buying and
>> cooking it because of the number of meals we get out of it.
>>
> "spamtrap" has no clue, hence the nym. Aside from freezing well (uncooked
> or cooked), corned beef has more uses than the USian boiled dinner on
> March 17th. Think reuben sandwiches. Think hot ham & swiss cheese with
> thinly sliced deli corned beef. Corned beef hash. Steve Wertz made
> spring rolls with corned beef. There's no reason not to eat it year
> round.
>
> Jill
>

I made a corned beef pizza last night. It's an excellent substitute for
sausage in pizza.

Kent

spamtrap1888 wrote:

>On Mar 18, 5:52*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
>> "Pennyaline" > wrote in message
>> > On 3/18/2012 3:01 PM, gloria p wrote:
>> >> On 3/18/2012 10:21 AM, spamtrap1888 wrote:
>>
>> >>> Buying corned beef after St. Patrick's Day is a lot like buying
>> >>> Christmas trees on Boxing Day -- they won't keep for another year and
>> >>> the peak season is over.
>>
>> >> Wait, there's a "peak season" for eating corned beef? Who knew?
>
>St. Patrick's Day is to corned beef as Thanksgiving Day is to turkey.

That may be so but corned beef and turkey is not very special and is
sold and eaten all year. The only meat I have difficulty obtaining
other than for Christmas and Easter is fresh ham, and the past few
years it wasn't available at all, seems all were cured because fresh
ham has a short shelf life and is not nearly as good once frozen (you
won't find it frozen), and most folks never think of having fresh ham,
they only know cured. Fresh ham costs less than turkey and corned
beef because there is far less waste. Fresh ham is the king of meats,
if yoose not tried it you're missing out on a real treat. Roast fresh
ham, 11 lb butt half: http://i42.tinypic.com/eu3lds.jpg

"Kent" wrote:
>
>I made a corned beef pizza last night. It's an excellent substitute for
>sausage in pizza.
>
>Kent

Seems a waste of corned beef... next time top your pizza with
lobster... corned beef with dago tomato sauce and mozz is definitely
TIAD, on the same playing field as pizza topped with chicken livers.

I cook corned beef in the crock pot all of the time. I have a Rival, the
large 7-quart one. Depending on the size of the corned beef it's about 4
hours for a small one, 6hours for a large one. On the high setting.

I rinse the brine off too. And then I throw away that useless little
seasoning packet that comes with the meat.

I use a handful of pickling spice. I buy it at GFS, the GFS brand. It's
very fragrant and it gives a wonderful flavor to the meat.

I neglected to say I add water to the crock pot. Enough to cover the
corned beef.

It is so cheap. I will buy it in a lot and store it very neatly in hygienic place.