Corned Beef Pie for Saint Paddy’s Day

Although I am not fond of green beer, I love Saint Patrick’s Day. Just to remind everyone, Saint Patrick’s Day, colloquially St. Paddy’s Day or Paddy’s Day, is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick patron saints of Ireland, and traditionally celebrated on March 17.

How did this escape me? Why was I not ready? I blame myself!

Making a great Pie starts weeks in advance by making a great corned beef!
Making a great Pie starts weeks in advance by making a great corned beef!

Click on the picture above and you will find a very simple recipe on how to make your own corned beef, However, this isn’t the end of the process as you will need to cook the beef and the best way is very slowly.

boiling helps to shred the beef and reduce the intensity of the taste!
boiling helps to shred the beef and reduce the intensity of the taste!

Whether making my favorite my  ‘el magnifico’  CHIMICHANGAS or Corned Beef Pie, cooking over a long slow heat makes all the difference.

Week 4: one of the secret ingredients added
Week 4: one of the secret ingredients added

I can’t resists a little sherry, rye whisky and brandy to help sweeten the final effort…

Stay tuned, we bake on Saturday! ( recipe to follow)

Roger

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