Irish · main
Corned Beef And Cabbage
Corned Beef And Cabbage reads umami 7.9, salinity 7.3 and richness 6.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Irish main, about 2 hr 17 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.9 · Salinity 7.3 · Richness 6.8 · Funk & Ferment 4.9 · Allium 3.8 · Earthy 2.1 · Sweetness 1.8 · Sourness 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (4)
- 1 boneless corned beef brisket
- 1 head cabbage, cut in wedges
- 4 potatoes, cut in chunks
- 1 small onion, cut in wedges
Time & effort: about 2 hr 17 min (17 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 72.5 kcal, 3.8 g protein, 2 g fat, 10.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (5 steps)
- Cover corned beef brisket with boiling water.
- Simmer (do not boil) for 3 1/2 hours or until fork-tender.
- Add cabbage, potatoes and onion.
- Simmer about 1/2 hour longer, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Let stand about 10 minutes.
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- Chicken Chow Mein — Chinese
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.