5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Corned Beef — St. Patrick's Day

Come mid-March, mentions of the iconic Irish-American classic of corned beef and cabbage begin to show up everywhere. Menus feature it for dinner and recipes for how to make it from scratch pop up on just about every cooking site — including our own. That's because this meal has become a delicious way to celebrate elements of the Irish-American experience. And for the intrepid cook, making corned beef at home is a satisfying cooking project.

So whether you're making corned beef for the first time this year (check out our beginner's guide!) or an old pro curious about how others do it, take a look at this list of the things you don't want to do. It'll help you reach corned beef perfection.

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