where can i get corned beef

You can usually get corned beef at most large supermarkets, from butchers, or by ordering online, and around St. Patrick’s Day it becomes even easier to find.

Supermarkets and grocery chains

In many countries, big supermarkets carry canned or sliced corned beef year‑round. Look in these spots:

• Canned meats section (near spam‑style products, canned sausages, or tinned ham).

• Deli or cold‑cuts section with sliced packaged meats.

• “International foods” aisle, especially before St. Patrick’s Day.

If you’re in Germany, users report finding it at Rewe, Kaufland, Edeka, and sometimes Lidl or Aldi.

Butcher shops and delis

Fresh, uncanned corned beef often comes from butchers or delis rather than the regular grocery shelf.

• Local butchers (“Metzger” in Germany) sometimes sell fresh or house‑made corned beef and similar salted beef cuts.

• Some butchers take pre‑orders for corned beef around St. Patrick’s Day.

• Famous delis and specialty sandwich shops (like Katz’s Deli in New York) ship corned beef nationwide in some countries.

Online options

If local stores don’t carry what you want, ordering online is common.

• National or regional grocery delivery services and Asian/American online supermarkets list “corned beef” in their meat or canned‑meat category.

• Dedicated meat shops and delis sell corned beef via their own websites and ship to many areas.

• In Germany, some online butchers offer “Corned Beef online kaufen/bestellen” with quick shipping.

If you still can’t find it

If you can get beef brisket, you can make your own corned beef by curing the brisket in brine (salt, spices, sometimes curing salt) and then slowly boiling or simmering it. Many recipes online are tied to St. Patrick’s Day and walk through the curing time and cooking steps.

TL;DR: Check the canned‑meat or deli section of big supermarkets, ask a local butcher (especially near St. Patrick’s Day), or order from an online deli or grocery service if you don’t see it locally.

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