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Corned beef hash - A provisioning question
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). -- My opinion and experience. FWIW Steve s/v Good Intentions |
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