Ireland’s favorite meal revealed - the St Patrick's Day traditional bacon and cabbage recipe

Most of these so-called 'Traditional Irish' dishes, are only created (particularly in recent years) for Americans who wanna eat 'REAL IRISH stuff'. In fact 'bacon and cabbage' is enjoyed far more in the UK, especially 'Ooop Nawth'! Beef and cabbage would have been/is popular however. In any case as everywhere, most younger people enjoy a wider diet than their great-grand parents would have, and would definitely not be cooking bacon and cabbage. In recent years however, there has been strong support for 'locally produced produce' and hundreds of 'farmers markets', and the like.

Mr. Dillon, When I was in Ireland, I had "Bacon and Cabbage" which looked just like this picture - the only difference was that potatoes weren't mashed. I can even tell you where I had it. It was at The Corner Stone in Lahinch, on the northwest coast of County Clare. You can see the picture of it if you go to tripadvisor.com. It was very good!

So I'm likely to be taking the advice of a Mr. George Dillon with such a nasty post, huh?! I guess you should begin your own autoritative blog on Irish subjects that you are the Emperor of Knowledge of then. The picture looks good and that's enough for me! The basic premise of the article is to Buy Irish and support local producters. Give them some credit for cryin' out loud.

If Bacon and cabbage is their favorite, how come you'll never see it on a restaurant menu over there? Ridiculous claim in article above.

Gammon Steak with honey, potatoes and carrots today. Yum.

My favorite! How could it not be! I believe pasta is the most eaten meal in Ireland now though.