36 St. Patrick's Day Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the real St. Patrick's Day dinner? ›

Spring lamb comes into season around St. Patrick's Day, and roasts, such as a leg of lamb with rosemary, are popular. Pies are, too, such as fish pies (made with cod or haddock), shepherd's pie (ground lamb with a potato crust), or Guinness and Beef Pie, which is one of McKenna's favorites.

It's actually pretty simple — corned beef got its name from the dry curing process used to preserve the meat. A slice of beef was covered in “corns” (large, coarse pellets of salt), which would draw out the moisture and prevent the growth of bacteria.

The traditions of St. Patrick's Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage.

WalletHub says on average, a person will drink about 4.2 drinks on St. Patrick's Day. 36% of men reportedly admitted to binge drinking on St. Patrick's Day.

If you want to experiement with something more authentic this St. Patrick's Day, try Dublin coddle or lamb stew, two of Ireland's most well-loved dishes. You can also incorporate a little Guinness into your cooking for a true taste of Ireland.

Cupich opted not to grant a general dispensation, but did say that Catholics “who find themselves at an event where meat is served in celebrating St. Patrick” may partake, as long as they performed another act of penance or “a significant act of charity that benefits the poor.”

The color difference is due to one ingredient: nitrates, either in the form of sodium nitrate or saltpeter, added into the salty brine that gives brisket its corned taste and flavor. Nitrates preserve meat and give it a reddish color, two compelling qualities that make red corned beef much more popular than gray.

Guinness. We know, we know… We couldn't start without highlighting Ireland's most famous export, Guinness. The famous “pint of black” has become a national icon and you can almost guarantee that you'll be served a pint of Guinness in any bar in the world, if you ask nicely enough.

What state drinks the most on St Patrick's day? ›

Findings. Tenor found that the “drunkest” state on St. Patty's day is Wyoming, seeing a 106% spike in 'drunk' searches compared to the national average. Closely following are Montana (+78%), Minnesota (+68%), Iowa (+52%) and Michigan (+42%).

Nothing says St. Patrick's Day like a pint of Guinness or a frosty glass of green beer. While there's nothing wrong with keeping things simple, it's also fun to get creative with your drink menu. Think cozy co*cktails made with Baileys or refreshing drinks with a bright green hue that's perfect for the season.

What has become a tradition of eating corned beef and cabbage to celebrate St. Patrick's Day likely grew out of the fact that those foods were less expensive for immigrants who came to America. They substituted beef for pork and cabbage for potatoes.

It was originally used as a substitute for bacon by Irish-American immigrants in the late 1800's. Irish immigrants living in New York actually learned about corned beef from their Jewish neighbors. They found the meat was cheaper and had a similar taste and texture to bacon, so a tradition was born.

Irish Stew

Traditionally prepared with lamb or mutton, carrots, and root vegetables in a hearty broth. A solid go-to choice for a corned beef replacement. This is one of our go-to recipes when the weather starts to cool.

The hardscrabble lives of Irish laborers gave rise to a St. Patrick's Day tradition unique to New Orleans: Float riders in the annual Irish Channel parade toss cabbages and potatoes to the people on the street, an Irish American twist on the Mardi Gras practice of throwing strings of beads and other favors to revelers.