I never trim the fat prior to cooking - um, that's what makes it taste so good! But I do trim most of the visible fat to my pieces before serving
I never trim the fat prior to cooking - um, that's what makes it taste so good! But I do trim most of the visible fat to my pieces before serving

Because it is all about the sauerkraut!!!  My favorite brand of sauerkraut is Frank’s Bavarian – my Dad used to love this one too – it’s slightly sweet with the caraway seeds.  I could literally eat this out of the can cold!

so good!
so good!

 So while the beer I chose for this dinner is not Irish – it is damn good.  Boddington’s Pub Ale from Manchester, England.  Tony introduced me to this beer and I’ve never looked back.  It’s expensive, typically $8.99 for 4 pints, but it is so creamy!  If you can ever find this beer on tap do it!  

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It has a small Co2 ball in the bottom of the can. Open it, and if at all possible, wait a full two minutes for the beer to develop - you will not be disappointed!
It has a small Co2 ball in the bottom of the can. Open it, and if at all possible, wait a full two minutes for the beer to develop - you will not be disappointed!
look at that creamy foam!
look at that creamy foam!

So I cooked the potatoes and carrots at my office in seasoned vegetable broth this afternoon.  When I got home I just tossed it all in with the corned beef that had been cooking in a covered pot in the stove for 2 hours at 350.  After I added the veg, I cooked for an additional 30 minutes while Tony and I enjoyed an awesome breeze, read the paper and had our beer!

My 4 ounce slice of corned beef with a nice rounded teaspoon of Dijon mustard and just enough sauerkraut!
My 4 ounce slice of corned beef with a nice rounded teaspoon of Dijon mustard and just enough sauerkraut!

I have no idea how many calories my dinner was, but I had about 750 to spend so I am going to call it even!

Another night of BizTV!  Can’t wait to see the reaction of friends and family when the contestants go home tonight on Biggest Loser!   I am still a week behind on American Idol – I’ll have to catch up with those soon!

See you tomorrow for none other: corned beef hash!