U cut it with the grain
Beef against the grain.
This is the heart of any cut of beef against the grain. If it was a pave of rump, it would be the middle / best / heart of the meat / rump, cut against the grain.
One is flat and one is triangular........ The tip has a higher fat content then the flat
Across the grain. Looking at the piece of (cooked) corned beef, you will see muscle fibers. If you pull the meat gently with a fork, you can tell which way the fibers run. You can actually pull the fibers apart, for "pulled" corn beef. But in order to slice it, use a very sharp knife and cut in thin slices across the grain. ... starrskitchen.com
Yes, corned beef is a solid cut of beef while spam is processed.
Corned beef is derived from cattle (beef), not from pigs (pork). Also, don't mistake 'corned beef' for 'corn-fed beef'. 'Corned beef' is a brine cured cut of beef, whereas 'corn-fed beef' is cattle that were fed corn as opposed to other grains.
Corned beef is made from the brisket of the cow. Brisket is a beef cut taken from the breast section beneath the first five ribs, behind the foreshank (upper portion of the front leg).
Though you might eat a serving of corn (1 cup whole kernel) with your corned beef and cabbage, I think we need to clarify the words "corned beef". Corned beef is a salt-cured beef product where the meat has been treated with large grained rock salt which is also called "corns" of salt. How much salt is required depends on the cut and weight of the meat.
Corned beef and cabbage is usually prepared by boiling the beef with the cabbage. Cut the head into wedges and place it around the corned beef in a large pot with your prefered spices. Cover with water and simmer covered for about 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours. Then you can add carrots and potatoes if you like and continue cooking until the vegetables are done.
Corned beef comes from the brisket and silverside (just under the topside) of the cow. Both of these are tough cuts requiring either long, slow cooking, or pickling in brine, or both - hence their use in corned beef. I had no idea but got curious, googled, n found the answer on the following website: http://www.dianeduane.com
Corned Silverside is the exact same as Corned Beef. Its a cut from the hind of a cow which has been corned. To cook you would usually put in water with seasoning and vinegar and cook for 2 - 3 ours per 2kg. Serve with white sauce with some boiled onion, potatoes and carrot.
According to Wikipedia , Corned Beef has two meanings : 1. refers to a cut of beef ( usually brisket , but sometimes round or silverside ) cured or pickled in a seasoned brine . 2. refers to a tinned product generally found with canned goods on supermarket shelves . The "corn" in "Corned Beef" refers to the "corns" or grains of coarse salts used to cure it .