# Corned beef hash **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 11, 2000, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047 "2000-06-11T19:20:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![jayron\_32](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/41988e/32.png) [@jayron\_32](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayron_32)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/21 "2000-06-12T18:39:07Z")
I LOVE HASH… My favorite breakfast meat is Hash, but it has to be prepared correctly: Grilled until it just starts to turn crispy, but still has a bit of juice to it. As a hash connoseur, I must admit there is nothing worse than hash that is either burnt beyond recognition, or else merely “heated up” and not really grilled properly… For a while, I subsisted mostly on Velveta Shells and Cheesed mixed with 1 small can of Hash. A fine meal, if you ask me. My GF (now wife) thinks it is the most disgusting thing to eat other than dog shit, but I certainly like it… ---
**Author:** ![Odieman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Odieman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odieman)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/22 "2000-06-12T23:05:50Z")
The only time I tried to make corned beef hash I ended up using 2 teaspoons of Thyme in a meal meant for four people. I don’t even know where I got the idea that I needed thyme and I sure don’t know why I put in 2 teaspoons of the stuff. Let’s just say that even the dogs wouldn’t eat it. Ever since I’ve had an aversion to corned beef hash and thyme. I learned an important lesson about cooking. Always spice in moderation it’s a hellava lot easier to add spice than to remove it. Keith ---
**Author:** ![kinoons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a698b9/32.png) [@kinoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kinoons)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2000, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/23 "2000-06-12T23:21:52Z")
I would have to admit to loving corned beef and hash as well. I’ll take it anyway you’ve got it. Put in some scrambled eggs and a good amount of pepper and I’m eating like a king. We’ve got a diner that is open 24hrs in the small town I volunteer in as an EMT/FF and if we get a call after 3:30 it is hash time there after ---
**Author:** ![Koffing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/898d66/32.png) [@Koffing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koffing)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/24 "2000-06-13T01:38:49Z")
Soooooo bad for you. Soooooo good… ---
**Author:** ![madd1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@madd1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madd1)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/25 "2000-06-13T04:55:49Z")
Add corn to it while cooking. Excellent! ---
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/26 "2000-06-13T04:57:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > For a while, I subsisted mostly on Velveta Shells and Cheesed mixed with 1 small can of Hash. A fine meal, if you ask me. > \*\* Now _that_ is a good meal! BTW, have you ever taken chicken ramen (drain all water, just add seasoning to the cooked noodles) and mixed it with the Shells and Cheese? Mmmm mmmm good! ---
**Author:** ![sewalk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@sewalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sewalk)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/27 "2000-06-13T07:55:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > For a while, I subsisted mostly on Velveta Shells and Cheesed mixed with 1 small can of Hash. A fine meal, if you ask me. > \*\* Shells & Cheese is the philosopher’s stone of college cuisine; it turns a can of practically anything into a fine meal: green beans, Rotel, hash, you name it. I’d _almost_ be willing to bet it would make Alpo palatable. Back to the subject of the OP: I am a lucky man. I have a girlfriend who can make fine homestyle CBH from scratch. /Homer mode ON mmmmmmmm, corned beef hash /Homer mode OFF ---
**Author:** ![Commander\_Fortune](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Commander\_Fortune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Fortune)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/28 "2000-06-13T11:51:30Z")
CBH is a big fave. I don’t mind the canned, but I have to heat it up first. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2000, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/29 "2000-06-13T22:02:14Z")
I had corned beef hash with a poached egg for lunch the day before the LSAT. I’ll let you guys know if it helped. It was damned good, though. I’ve always been a fan, even of the cheap-ass stuff out of the can. Hell, I’m craving it now after reading this thread, and I’m not even feeling well right now. ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/30 "2000-06-14T04:44:06Z")
I love the stuff. But then, as **vanilla** will tell you, I like lots of different foods. Hmmm, now I’m in the mood for corned beef. ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/31 "2000-06-14T05:31:18Z")
Forget it Snark, I’m giving you tofu surprise… ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/32 "2000-06-14T05:37:06Z")
Is this our first argument, vanilla? No WAY am I eating tofu!! ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/33 "2000-06-14T05:44:42Z")
(only 4 posts behind snark) Not only tofu, but tofu AND sprouts! ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/34 "2000-06-14T05:48:16Z")
Sprouts are okay by me. Tofu suprise? The surprise is, I’m going to McDonald’s to eat! ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/35 "2000-06-14T06:01:35Z")
McDonalds eh? And you don’t like tofu? Hmmm, ya need to get your taste buds examined dear, now open your mouth and say ahhhhh… ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/36 "2000-06-14T06:05:09Z")
AhhhhhhhhhhhhIIIIIII’m not eating tofu! ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/37 "2000-06-14T06:08:02Z")
Hello everyone and Welcome to the snark & vanilla thread! Todays topic is: corned beef hash or tofu? HI-jack! Okay which one would YOU choose? Remember, no help from the audience, or your phone friend at home! p.s.Snark, I actually snuck some tofu into the lasagna tonight heh heh ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/38 "2000-06-14T06:15:56Z")
You snuck tofu into the lasagna? No wonder I didn’t taste it. ;p ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/39 "2000-06-14T06:17:45Z")
Yep, the post war is really getting heated now! We’re even! And everyone is falling asleep! Okay, get your votes in now: corned beef hash or tofu? You make the call. ---
**Author:** ![Snark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snark)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2000, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047/40 "2000-06-14T06:23:17Z")
Corned beef hash, succulent, salty, satisfying, sinfully-delicious; versus Tofu. The word itself is boring and unappetizing. Can there be any easier choice? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-hash/22047.md?page=3)