Why Do We Eat Corned Beef And Cabbage St Pattys Day?
The tradition of eating corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day started in America. Irish immigrants, who were poor, could not afford the traditional Irish meal of bacon and cabbage, so they substituted it with corned beef, which was more affordable. Corned beef was readily available in America in the early 19th century, thanks to Irish immigrants who worked in the meatpacking industry. The dish became associated with St. Patrick’s Day as the holiday became more mainstream and took on greater significance for Irish Americans. Today, corned beef and cabbage is a staple dish served on St. Patrick’s Day across America.