the Jamaican dinner everyone loves - corn beef + hard food recipe

corned beef

🥗Healthier: lean brisket

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Lean brisket reduces fat content while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: white potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while white potatoes are usually cheaper.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Kale is nutrient-dense, while green cabbage is generally more affordable.

carrots

🥗Healthier: parsnips

💰Cheaper: frozen carrots

Parsnips offer a unique flavor, while frozen carrots are often less expensive.

Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt.

Place the corned beef in a large pot and cover with water.

Add bay leaves, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Cover and cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.

Remove the corned beef and let it rest on a cutting board.

Add chopped potatoes, carrots, and onions to the pot with the cooking liquid.

Simmer the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, until tender.

Add chopped cabbage to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Slice the corned beef against the grain into thin pieces.

Serve the sliced corned beef with the vegetables on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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