There is canned corn beef, deli (type) corned beef. Then there is canned
corn beef hash and then there is home made corned beef hash. And then there
could be a combination of home made corned hash using either canned corned
beef or deli corned beef.. Canned corned beef hash is just diced potatoes
with a little bit of corned beef thrown in for flavor.

When having breakfast in a local 'greasy-spoon' I notice a breakfast
offering that included corned beef hash. What they delivered was just a
ground beef/corned beef mix. Rather heavy on the ground beef. Last time I
ordered that item.

As we (in the rec.boats.building) would generally agree, Home Made or DIY is
usually much better than anything mass produced, so if you can get the
'fresh' ingredients, DIY Corned Beef Hash is going to blow all the others
away.

As I mentioned in a much earlier post, I picked up several cases of canned
corned beef on sale at the military commisary. It is Libby brand but was
from Brazil.. It is about the same texture and color as Spam. Very low fat
content and only mildly seasoned (not overly salty). I think I ended up
paying about $.40 a can for this stuff.

As I mentioned in this earlier post, I soon realized that the only think I
knew how to make with it was Corned Beef Hash, as my Father use to make.
Mostly potatoes, onions and a can of corned beef.

This summer, while cruising around the Puget Sound, I started exploring a
few possibilities and so far my only true favorite has been my Fathers
recipe with a couple eggs on top.. Mmmmmmmm!

I also discovered that I love it cold, right out of the can, on a sandwitch,
with plenty of mayo and mustard, some onion slices and pickles. Again,
Mmmmmmmmm! A lot better than cold cuts. I always start out making one
sandwitch but half the time I end up making a second..

I have tired making a stew (fed it to the fish). Gravy, Yuk! (more food for
the fish). With tomato sause, Ahh.. , etc.

Anyway, I'm into the second case and expect I will purchase more if I find
it on sale again. Still makes the best breakfast (at anytime of the day!).

I don't remember if it had a shelf life marking on the cans, but I suspect
it would keep for several years or until the cans start rusting (the cans
seem to be laquer coated).


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions