Corned beef is made of brisket, salt, cure, and time. It’s not corn, it’s not complicated, and it’s definitely not healthy. But it’s delicious and packed with stories.
Don’t overthink it. Just appreciate that someone, somewhere, decided to make a cow’s chest muscle into a pink, salty, unforgettable treat. Now go eat some—corned beef is waiting, and it won’t brine itself.
