Why Corned Beef Was Once Reserved For Royalty In Ireland - Chowhound
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Lauripatterson/Getty Images Corned beef and cabbage may be an Irish American tradition today, but it wasn't always the case for the mainland Irish. Historically, cows were symbols of wealth and provided far more utility as living animals that could pull carts around in the fields or produce dairy products. Beef was really only eaten when a cow could no longer work, or when it was cooked for the aristocracy. One…
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