Whether you make it from scratch or dump it out of a can, you won't believe all the creative ways there are to spice up your boring corned beef and hash!
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00:00Whether you make it from scratch or dump it out of a can, you won't believe all the creative
00:04ways there are to spice up your boring corned beef and hash.
00:08If corned beef hash makes you think about feeding your beloved pet, we bet you've only
00:12had hash that comes out of a can.
00:15Don't get us wrong, canned hash makes for a quick, easy meal and is useful for camping
00:19trips and in case of power failures.
00:21A genuinely exceptional hash, however, is usually made from scratch.
00:25Making corned beef yourself allows you to customize the spices and reduce the meat's
00:29saltiness by rinsing it after brining.
00:31Whether you make corned beef for another meal and use the leftovers for hash, or want a
00:36whole lot of hash, you're in for a treat.
00:38You can freeze hash, too, giving you healthful, homemade, convenience food without a can opener.
00:43Making corned beef hash is as simple as cubing the meat with potatoes, onions, and any veggies
00:47you like, then frying it up to a crisp, golden goodness.
00:51Whether you want it with eggs, a side salad, Irish soda bread, or just all by itself, the
00:55corned beef hash you've made yourself is an entirely different experience from hash
00:59in a can.
01:01Canned corned beef hash has plenty of fat, calories, and sodium, and some find the texture
01:05less than desirable.
01:07But there's no denying the convenience of opening a can.
01:09However, you can get reduced sodium varieties, as everyone should watch their sodium intake.
01:14Since processed foods account for an estimated 75 percent of salt consumed in our daily diets,
01:20making hash at home is potentially healthier.
01:22Yet one can of hash doesn't go far if you're trying to feed a family.
01:26By spending a few minutes chopping an onion and a few potatoes, you can get the best of
01:30both worlds.
01:31Fresh ingredients added to canned hash yields more food while also helping cut down on fat
01:36and sodium.
01:37This semi-homemade hash will be heartier and more flavorful, making it perfect for any
01:41meal.
01:42Chop the potatoes into small chunks and fry them in a skillet until they turn golden brown.
01:47Once they're browned, pour a small amount of water over them and cover the skillet.
01:50The water steams the potatoes as it evaporates.
01:53Add the onions and cook till translucent before adding the canned hash, spreading it over
01:57the bottom of the pan.
01:59Once everything crisps up, you'll have the perfect pan of corned beef hash without the
02:03effort of making it from scratch.
02:06Potatoes might be more critical to hash than the titular corned beef, but it's important
02:10to consider the many types of potatoes that could elevate your hash.
02:14Everyone knows potatoes are starchy, but the ratio of starch to water in a particular variety
02:18of potato is key.
02:20Starchy potatoes have more water and less starch, and are suitable for frying because
02:23they don't break up in the pan.
02:25Starchy potatoes make great mashed potatoes because they have a fluffier texture.
02:29All-purpose potatoes have a balanced ratio of water to starch.
02:32A selective cook might choose a specific variety to achieve unparalleled results.
02:37Yukon Gold potatoes are ideal for corned beef hash because they fry without breaking down
02:42and have a rich, buttery flavor.
02:44Red potatoes are also perfect for corned beef hash.
02:46Their waxier texture will fry up crisp and golden without falling apart.
02:50Both varieties have thin skin that doesn't need to be peeled, which makes for faster
02:54preparation and adds nutrients to the dish.
02:57Veggies are your pals, veggies are your pals, high on the dish, oh!
03:06We all know that vegetables are good for us, as they give us vital nutrients, fiber, and
03:10disease protection.
03:11A simple way to eat more produce is to include at least one serving of fruits and vegetables
03:16A cup of leafy greens or a half cup of other vegetables doesn't look like much on your
03:20plate, but it can be incorporated into almost any meal for a serious impact.
03:25When it comes to making corned beef hash, adding veggies is terrific for your health
03:29and makes your dish tastier and more colorful.
03:31Need inspiration?
03:32Red flannel hash, so named for its color, contains beets and is said to be named for
03:37the red and black checked flannel shirts worn by lumberjacks.
03:40Yes!
03:41A lumberjack, leaping from tree to tree as they float down the mighty rivers of British
03:46Columbia.
03:47Hash is also delicious when it's made with spinach, collards, or kale, which provide
03:51plenty of nutrients.
03:53Many folks eat fried eggs with hash.
03:55Whether you like them sunny-side up or over easy, fried in olive oil or lard, fried eggs
04:00define breakfast for many diners who have served corned beef hash with fried eggs for
04:04decades.
04:05However, poached eggs are the way to go if you want a rich, creamy egg to top your hash.
04:10Poached eggs are simmered gently and stay soft and delicate, with gorgeous runny yolks
04:13as a sauce for the crispy hash.
04:15The contrasting mouthfeel between the tender poached egg and the crunch of the hash elevates
04:20your breakfast far past rubbery fried eggs.
04:22So, how do you poach eggs?
04:25Yeah, how?
04:26Well, adding salt or vinegar to the poaching water is one method, though it can sometimes
04:31make your eggs taste funny if you overdo it.
04:33You might poach eggs in wine or broth, or keep the eggs in shape by stirring simmering
04:38water into a vortex.
04:41Anyone that regularly orders corned beef hash at a diner or opens a can is used to hash
04:45that tastes salty from the corned beef, possibly with some black pepper sprinkled on top.
04:50But why not take your breakfast to the next level by adding other spices to your hash?
04:54Not only do herbs and spices enhance flavor, but they also provide antioxidants and other
04:58health benefits.
04:59You can keep it simple and add garlic, onion powder, and paprika, which will lift the flavor
05:03in a crowd-pleasing way, or add some heat with cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper,
05:08or chilies.
05:09For a bright herbal flavor, you can't go wrong with fresh chives, parsley, and some lemon
05:13zest sprinkled on top before serving.
05:15Fresh rosemary and marjoram add savory flavor, too.
05:18Whichever herbs or spices you choose will take corned beef hash from every day to the
05:22extraordinary and will make you dream up new ways to include hash in all your meal plans.
05:28Butter is often vilified because animal fats are less healthy than vegetable fats.
05:32The standard advice is to use heart-healthy oils like olive or canola, and we agree that
05:36this is sound advice.
05:37However, remember that butter isn't the enemy, so long as it's used in moderation.
05:42Frying with butter makes a big difference in flavor and crispiness.
05:45Potatoes cooked this way are golden perfection.
05:47Plus, using butter to fry corned beef hash will give you an excellent crust on those
05:52spuds.
05:53That said, butter has a lower smoke point than oil, so keep a few tips in mind.
05:57Chef Andrew Zimmern advises using medium heat and waiting till the large bubbles disappear
06:02before you add food to the pan.
06:04Those bubbles are water evaporating out of the butter, so when the butter is foamy, it's
06:08less waterlogged and the food will fry properly.
06:11You can also combine butter with oil so you can achieve a buttery flavor without so much
06:14worry over scorching the milk solids.
06:17You can also use clarified butter or ghee, which don't have those milk solids and will
06:21behave like oil.
06:22No matter which way you fry with butter, your corned beef hash will be delectable.
06:27Have you ever heard of a full English breakfast?
06:29It's a massive meal with eggs, bacon, toast, sausages, and baked beans.
06:33The Brits love beans on anything, at any time of day, and baked beans spooned on top of
06:37corned beef hash is no exception.
06:40Even if you have no interest in emulating the eating habits of those across the pond,
06:44beans are great for your health and are another way to boost the nutritional profile of corned
06:48beef hash.
06:49Beans are full of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but are low in fat.
06:53They're filling and a good source of iron and folate, too.
06:56If saucy baked beans with your hash don't sound appealing, substitute any bean you like.
07:00Plain beans add fewer calories to the dish.
07:03Add the beans to the hash when it is almost finished cooking to minimize the possibility
07:06of smashing them.
07:08While sweet potatoes tend to be high or low on many people's lists, there's no doubt that
07:12they offer a different taste, texture, and nutrition profile than the humble all-purpose
07:17potato.
07:18This isn't to say that regular potatoes aren't healthy, as they certainly can be.
07:21But when it comes to taste, in the case of practically every potato, preparation is what
07:26matters most.
07:27Both sweet and regular potatoes have fiber, calcium, and vitamin C. Although standard
07:31sweet potatoes clobber white sweet potatoes when it comes to vitamin A content, white
07:35sweet potatoes provide more protein and potassium, along with less sugar.
07:39Your preference for white or sweet potatoes may vary based on taste or dietary concerns,
07:44but we think sweet potato hash is a treat.
07:47If the creamy texture of cooked sweet potatoes puts you off using them in a corned beef hash,
07:51look for white sweet potatoes, often used for sweet potato fries.
07:54They have a firmer texture than typical sweet potatoes.
07:57Add heat to sweet potato corned beef hash for a sweet-spicy combo everyone will love,
08:02or play up that sweetness by adding cinnamon and allspice to the mix with a bit of maple
08:05syrup before serving.
08:08There's a reason cheese is the star ingredient in so many comfort foods.
08:11It's absolutely fabulous.
08:12You know, I'm actually quite partial to a bit of cheese.
08:15I love cheese!
08:16Mmm.
08:18Whether you love grilled cheese sandwiches with soup, a bubbly crock of mac and cheese,
08:23or a charcuterie board served in front of a fireplace, cheese is life for many of us.
08:28With so many vegan cheese substitutes on the market, too, it's clear that everyone can
08:32enjoy cheesy goodness whenever the mood strikes.
08:34Hash is no exception.
08:36If you thought salt, fat content, or heavenly meltability was why most of us constantly
08:40crave cheese, well, that's part of it.
08:42Cheese also has amino acids that trigger a dopamine response and evoke feelings similar
08:47to being in love, even mimicking drug-induced euphoria.
08:50Don't raise the alarm, though.
08:51Cheese consumption is not harmful so long as it's in moderation.
08:54Have you been up all night eating cheese?
08:58I think I'm blind.
09:02Cheese melted over hash could be called extravagant, but trust us, you'll love it.
09:06Use any cheese that you have on hand or one that complements the spices or vegetables
09:10in the hash.
09:11Whether you love goat cheese, mozzarella, or cheddar, the gooey goodness of your corned
09:15beef hash will skyrocket when you add a bit of dairy to the mix.
09:19When it comes to hash, we know that corned beef contains plenty of salt, but you can
09:22solve that problem.
09:24If your hash or meat is canned, choose a low-sodium variety.
09:27If you're using commercially prepared corned beef, rinse the meat and soak it in cold water
09:32for several hours before making hash.
09:34Better yet, buy brisket and brine the meat yourself.
09:37This does take planning, since the meat should brine for five days.
09:40Yet, it's simple to do, and if you rinse the meat before making hash, you'll find it less
09:44salty than canned or supermarket corned beef.
09:47Tasting as you go is the proper way to ensure a balanced salt profile.
09:51Tasting the hash for saltiness at different stages ensures the finished product is just
09:55right.
09:56Adding a bit of salt at the start of cooking allows it to permeate the food while adding
10:00it at the end allows the flavor to be more prominent.
10:03Adding salt in layers gives a dish the most flavor without allowing it to overpower the
10:07dish.
10:08Try experimenting with different varieties of salt for a next-level corned beef hash,
10:12like smoked salt, lava salt, flavored blends, or larger grain salts.
10:16Just a tiny pinch of a specialty variety could make a big difference.