This cornbeef and cabbage is a traditional recipe in my family. Every year, we gather together to share this meal and reminisce on the memories we’ve made throughout the years. This meal represents so much more than just a delicious dish, it symbolizes the importance of family, tradition, and the power of coming together to celebrate our roots.
Just like the slow-cooked cornbeef and tender cabbage, life has its challenges and struggles. But just as the flavors of this meal come together to create something so wonderful, we too can overcome obstacles by coming together and supporting each other.
So take a bite of this cornbeef and cabbage and savor the flavors that have been passed down through generations. Let it remind you of the strength and resilience that lives within you. Together, we can overcome anything.

Prep Time: 10minutes mins
Cook Time: 15minutes mins
Total Time: 25minutes mins
Course: Meats
Cuisine: Caribbean, creole
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tin corned beef 340g
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 small tomato chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pimento chopped
- 1 small cabbage shredded
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp golden ray margarine
- 2 tbsp ketchup optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred and wash the cabbage.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion, tomato and garlic. Saute until the onion looks translucent.
- Add the cabbage and pimento. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the corned beef and golden ray margarine.
- Cook for 2 minutes. Mix thoroughly and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage II
Ingredients
- 1 tin corned beef 340g
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 small tomato chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pimento chopped
- 1 small cabbage shredded
- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp golden ray margarine
- 2 tbsp ketchup optional
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shred and wash the cabbage.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion, tomato and garlic. Saute until the onion looks translucent.
- Add the cabbage and pimento. Saute for 2 minutes. Then add the corned beef and golden ray margarine.
- Cook for 2 minutes. Mix thoroughly and adjust salt and pepper to taste.