What is "corned beef"?

Question

as opposed to regular beef?

Answer 1

corned beef is "beef cured or pickled in brine." Brine is salt water.  

Answer 2

it's nastier

Answer 3

Hi

Go to www.kitchenproject.com/history/CornedBee...  This will tell you what corned beef is. Here in England we make corn beef ash which is so easy to make and very tasty. I will give you the recipe if you want it Hope this answers your question

Answer 4

Corned beef is a cut of beef (usually brisket, but sometimes round or silverside) cured or pickled in a seasoned brine.

Answer 5

Corned beef is a cut of beef (usually brisket, but sometimes round or silverside) cured or pickled in a seasoned brine.

The term "corned beef" can denote different styles of brine-cured beef, depending on the region. Traditional corned beef is highly seasoned and often considered delicatessen fare.

Answer 6

gross.

Answer 7

Corned beef is a cut of beef (usually brisket) cured in brine. The corn in corned beef refers to the "corn" or grains of coarse salts used to cure it (see the 1st link below).

It's one of my favorite meals, corn-beef and cabbage.

Answer 8

It is beef brisket that has been salt cured.

Answer 9

Beef with corn in it....