Why Do American Irish Eat Corned Beef And Cabbage?
Corned beef and cabbage has become a traditional meal in America for St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s not necessarily an Irish tradition. In Ireland, beef was a luxury item and too expensive for most people. Instead, Irish cuisine relied mainly on pork and potatoes. However, when Irish immigrants came to America, they found that corned beef was more affordable and readily available than in Ireland. Irish immigrants began to substitute corned beef for pork in traditional dishes, and it eventually became a popular food associated with Irish-American culture.