2020 Thanksgiving MRE by Steve1989 Review Homemade Freeze Dried Ration Tasting Test Feast

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  • Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
  • A unique freeze dried Thanksgiving feast and one to remember! The first homemade ration from my freeze dryer, this massive Thanksgiving MRE was a 90% success in terms of preparation/packaging. An introduction into something new and great with making rations - and next time it will also include some cooking scenes for even further dimension. So stay tuned for that. Until then, I'm compiling a recipe list for these home made components and will post them on this video description very shortly. Some company really needs to cash in on this idea - imagine some sortof bucket that feeds 6 for Thanksgiving. Could make for a nice & easy ready to cook Thanksgiving dinner for convenience, camping, or survival.
    For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 7 тис.

  • @HDcamel
    @HDcamel 3 роки тому +2751

    The absolute madman.
    Most people complain about how long they slave over the oven to make Thanksgiving dinner. Steve cooked the food, dehydrated it, packaged it, opened it, then rehydrated it.

    • @jessesloan864
      @jessesloan864 3 роки тому +186

      AND reheated the leftovers...

    • @DepressivesBrot
      @DepressivesBrot 3 роки тому +153

      But if you got these to be properly shelf stable, you'd only need to make a batch every 5 years or so. Imagine the time saved!

    • @akfred
      @akfred 3 роки тому +84

      I think he said it took 4 days to make the thanksgiving MRE. Thats dedication!

    • @ryanfarver1547
      @ryanfarver1547 3 роки тому +38

      I mean, it's 2020. You never know what will happen or where we'll be in 2021. I miss my grandma's cooking. I wish I could have freeze dried that lol. Damnitt!

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 роки тому +12

      AND totally overwhelmed his tray.

  • @sophiawan8375
    @sophiawan8375 3 роки тому +6157

    I like to imagine Steve freeze-dries and rehydrates all his meals before he eats them.

  • @Sully-xw9iu
    @Sully-xw9iu 2 роки тому +1529

    Steve making his own MRE's is his final form. He can't be stopped now

    • @stampdealer
      @stampdealer 2 роки тому +43

      I figured he would become a Force ghost after he ate his own MRE.

    • @VincentTorneyPlus
      @VincentTorneyPlus 2 роки тому +14

      Nice.

    • @darrendelanois3600
      @darrendelanois3600 2 роки тому +18

      He's too powerful

    • @22ninja1
      @22ninja1 Рік тому +5

      Steve did a much better job making this MRE than Cooking with Jack which is a trainwreck by the way.

    • @fuzzylightning
      @fuzzylightning Рік тому +2

      It's legit R&D for the military though.

  • @7saany
    @7saany 3 роки тому +1799

    Imagine how happy soldiers would be if they actually received something like this for thanksgiving.

    • @bastardhyena7882
      @bastardhyena7882 3 роки тому +199

      It'd be very welcoming to be able to enjoy a filling Thanksgiving Dinner far away from home during service. Sure, it doesn't look like it would fit in a soldiers bag but it wouldn't matter, their morale would bolster through the roof. Maybe diffrent box for easier transport and boom, Thanksgiving in a box for the troops!

    • @dallasmay4031
      @dallasmay4031 3 роки тому +97

      there was enough food in there to last a man all day in a cold weather climate i say that's better than a standard cold weather climate MRE

    • @Hexarth
      @Hexarth 2 роки тому +94

      it should be well within the military budget to spend a few million and get every deployed soldier a seasonal MRE with turkey and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potato, etc. if not, i bet a fundraiser could be very successful

    • @buckstarchaser2376
      @buckstarchaser2376 2 роки тому +85

      I would still bitch about the cornbread stuffing. The Army always serves the southern version of everything. I never give up an opportunity bitch about that. Damn cornbread stuffing. * bitching with mouth full * It's a travesty. * gulp *

    • @joshuamaille7989
      @joshuamaille7989 2 роки тому +22

      They already sort of have a Thanksgiving meal, however it isn't at the individual level but one of the meals that fall under the UGR-A category.

  • @thedirtboy1249
    @thedirtboy1249 3 роки тому +4404

    After eating every MRE in the world Steve was left with one choice. To make his own.

    • @milkmanman
      @milkmanman 3 роки тому +212

      Why did I read this in the voice of Morgan Freeman narrating a movie about Steve...lol

    • @negativerush
      @negativerush 3 роки тому +37

      Shawshank Redemption.

    • @jesseeades1434
      @jesseeades1434 3 роки тому +25

      The world may not be ready for the best mres to ever exist.

    • @dantemalus6533
      @dantemalus6533 3 роки тому +12

      @@milkmanman well... it was patrick stewart for me. XD

    • @Carstuff111
      @Carstuff111 3 роки тому +4

      @@dantemalus6533 Both are great choices!! :D

  • @PTBHPTBH
    @PTBHPTBH 3 роки тому +4030

    I can't wait until 2050, when Steve eats his own 30 year old MRE

    • @Steve-qt9ce
      @Steve-qt9ce 3 роки тому +251

      I'll be 92 then but it will be worth the wait!

    • @BriseisMusic
      @BriseisMusic 3 роки тому +13

      That's a fantastic idea! Steve, jot this down, please!

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 3 роки тому +2

      Dumb comment lol

    • @inksoldier5544
      @inksoldier5544 3 роки тому +3

      he's mre won't hold up for this much time because of no use of preservatives I think.

    • @HappyMinds1
      @HappyMinds1 3 роки тому +2

      @its our world Just subscribed to you, looking forward to seeing the shirt.

  • @cosmicXtropics
    @cosmicXtropics 2 роки тому +432

    Gotta love how he puts all his favorite spoons in there. Handpicked utensils from the heart.

    • @insertnamehere2635
      @insertnamehere2635 Рік тому +3

      Glad other appreciated that too was almost like a little kid packing his own lunch ❤

    • @_letstartariot
      @_letstartariot 8 місяців тому +1

      I nearly melted into a puddle over how adorable it was.

  • @dualshield43
    @dualshield43 2 роки тому +70

    I’m a Desert Storm Marine.
    Listen to Coast to Coast radio show for years while going to sleep.
    But now I open MREs with Steve.

  • @VeilingSun
    @VeilingSun 3 роки тому +2736

    Steve with his own freeze dryer is like a power-bar plugged into itself.

    • @Astorath_the_Grim
      @Astorath_the_Grim 3 роки тому +132

      Unlimited power.

    • @pyannaco
      @pyannaco 3 роки тому +114

      It's like a lamp plugged into a solar panel under the lamp

    • @Madmetalmaniac42069
      @Madmetalmaniac42069 3 роки тому +40

      I’m surprised it hasn’t caused a singularity tbh

    • @ghostlygaminglizard3067
      @ghostlygaminglizard3067 3 роки тому +33

      @@Madmetalmaniac42069 actually it did, his freeze dryer was a blackhole that lead to another universe that sat steve in with a unlimited supply of foods to freeze dry

    • @MW-rs3nl
      @MW-rs3nl 3 роки тому +5

      Perpetual motion

  • @Str4yshot
    @Str4yshot 3 роки тому +780

    Lmao I can't believe he made homemade food just to freeze dry it and vacuum seal it for a normal mre review. This is top tier Steve content folks.

    • @GerackSerack
      @GerackSerack 3 роки тому +22

      Looking it up, I think his machine is about $3,000, maybe more, maybe less. After paying that, he better be freeze drying all his dam meals.

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 роки тому +3

      Just happens to have industrial freeze dry machine

    • @JenniferinIllinois
      @JenniferinIllinois 3 роки тому +5

      This, is Steve, ya know. Hehehe...

    • @kennpeters1973
      @kennpeters1973 3 роки тому +21

      In 30-some years, some guy will be reviewing MREs on UA-cam and us old timers will see the holiday one packed in 2021 by NiceHiss Enterprises. We can say "we saw that born."
      We love you, Steve1989, don't *EVER* change.

    • @ulogy
      @ulogy 3 роки тому +12

      @Boi Chaoz No. Kinda the point. Keeps it fresh and nutrient dense.

  • @nigeljames5622
    @nigeljames5622 2 роки тому +202

    It is a shame that Steve has never done another video following up on this one and producing more homemade freeze dried meals as this was a great success. Would have liked to have seen Steve cook the different parts and freeze dry them and of course review unpacking, re-hydrating and eating them

    • @baased2761
      @baased2761 Рік тому +17

      I agree, would also like to see him try them a year or two later to see what all held up

    • @sagew1312
      @sagew1312 9 місяців тому +6

      I really also want to see how they hold up. He really knows what he's doing so I feel like the shelf life would be at least two years. Which for something homemade isn't bad at all

  • @GOAT5DIG
    @GOAT5DIG 2 роки тому +120

    Steve is not just a guy who eats MRE’s all day
    He’s a chef

  • @GreenituIjo
    @GreenituIjo 3 роки тому +1291

    imagine in the future after being cryogenically frozen, the first thing you hear when you wake up is "that rehydrates beautifully"

    • @fyrebird5898
      @fyrebird5898 3 роки тому +84

      oh... I thought it would be "nice hiss", am very disappointed 😂

    • @redpolscorp
      @redpolscorp 3 роки тому +16

      Nice!

    • @bruh-bn3ni
      @bruh-bn3ni 3 роки тому +37

      then you see Steve licking his lips with a knife and fork

    • @ikeartfilms7783
      @ikeartfilms7783 3 роки тому +21

      Just hope they don't get you out onto a tray

    • @gloomsouls
      @gloomsouls 3 роки тому +21

      "Alright let's get this out on the trey"

  • @twothreefour7944
    @twothreefour7944 3 роки тому +616

    This is the MRESteve equivalent to a tv shows holiday special

    • @bmo14lax
      @bmo14lax 3 роки тому +10

      Lol yep. SteveMRE Yule Log is next.

    • @silverduck8499
      @silverduck8499 3 роки тому +6

      Steve1989MREinfo type beat

    • @rico4741
      @rico4741 3 роки тому +2

      perfect comparison

    • @scullystie4389
      @scullystie4389 3 роки тому

      @@bmo14lax it's an esbit stove on a video loop

  • @adriancardona2172
    @adriancardona2172 Рік тому +23

    There's something deeply heartening about someone clearly so passionate about anything getting the chance to take a swing at making one of what they love, it's truly beautiful

  • @skillithead666
    @skillithead666 3 роки тому +232

    After watching this, I just ordered my Harvest Right freeze dryer. I live right beside the Appalachian trail and frequently do 3-6 day hikes on it. This is amazing. I cant wait to make my own packs instead of paying 12-18 dollars for a single meal of bland freeze dried food. Thanks Steve! Nice

    • @jbeard3390
      @jbeard3390 2 роки тому +30

      A pressure canner and a vacuum chamber sealer, then you could really step up your diy custom mre. Retort pouch canning

    • @Almafeta
      @Almafeta Рік тому +11

      Hey, it's been about a year, how has this worked out? Any unique "MRE"s?

    • @Yungbeck
      @Yungbeck Рік тому +7

      I need an update on your freeze dryer arc!!

    • @jubjubs1000
      @jubjubs1000 Рік тому +2

      oh damn!

    • @TedBarton91
      @TedBarton91 Рік тому +2

      Update?

  • @NikyCROW
    @NikyCROW 3 роки тому +450

    This is probably the freshest food we'll ever see him eating

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 3 роки тому +19

      I bet it's almost as tasty as a 70 year old K ration. Almost.

    • @markusdaxamouli5196
      @markusdaxamouli5196 3 роки тому +12

      Or it will be the one thing that kills him. But my money was on the 1940s C rations with broken cans.

    • @t_y8274
      @t_y8274 3 роки тому +21

      @@markusdaxamouli5196 wrong place mate, always bet on the PLA MRE

    • @marthahawkinson-michau9611
      @marthahawkinson-michau9611 3 роки тому +7

      He actually ate some of the tinned beef from a pre-WW1 emergency ration. Spoiler alert: he didn’t die.

    • @Just_A_Dude
      @Just_A_Dude 3 роки тому +20

      @@marthahawkinson-michau9611 Dude ate some vintage Civil War hardtack from 1863 and he's still kicking.

  • @alarmingtwitch7822
    @alarmingtwitch7822 3 роки тому +1404

    Anyone else just smiling because of how excited he's getting? Love this guy

  • @MasterThief117
    @MasterThief117 Рік тому +37

    How the heck did I miss this for two years!??
    Steve, you make the best videos and your enthusiasm is just spectacular and simply contagious.

  • @TideZ28
    @TideZ28 2 роки тому +66

    Man, can you imagine being a service member in a combat zone for months on end - away from family and friends. Then he's issued a Steve1989 Thanksgiving ration. The soldier gets a taste of home with and outstanding meal - and all is well for a moment

  • @beavis13245
    @beavis13245 3 роки тому +384

    By God, the connoisseur has become the creator

  • @sourt_t
    @sourt_t 3 роки тому +851

    I never even considered Steve making his own MREs, but now it feels like it was inevitable

    • @2centsbear638
      @2centsbear638 3 роки тому +1

      Yes!

    • @superlite177
      @superlite177 3 роки тому +7

      Wow it seems so natural, keep it up Steve.

    • @Matt-pi9jo
      @Matt-pi9jo 3 роки тому +1

      Nice !

    • @mcshawnboy
      @mcshawnboy 3 роки тому +3

      And at 3 AM as I was parched and I looked at my phone on its extension arm on the bedside table I looked for the time. A cool drink and I am looking at how to choose the freeze dryer for your needs from Millrock Technology in Buffalo, NY!

    • @daveyjones18
      @daveyjones18 3 роки тому +7

      Steve will be freeze dried one day and put on display in an MRE museum 😂😂😂

  • @thorfinthorfin3010
    @thorfinthorfin3010 2 роки тому +91

    The Army did treat us very well during the holidays. Thanksgiving we were usually on base and everybody goes home for Christmas Exodus for a week. For my last Thanksgiving we had 2 lobster tails, a filet mignon steak, Turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. Very few could eat it all. Yours looks awesome by the way.

    • @Kenoscope
      @Kenoscope 8 місяців тому

      Sadly I am allergic to seafood (read massive rush to the hospital) so when the AF had their holiday meals (usually with SHRIMP) I had to go hungry.

    • @margueriterisley609
      @margueriterisley609 Місяць тому

      @@KenoscopeOh, BOOO - that would’ve sucked 😧!

  • @Ohiogirl419
    @Ohiogirl419 3 роки тому +211

    I can't believe I missed this gem! NICEly done!

  • @chefjeff1366
    @chefjeff1366 3 роки тому +484

    Hey Steve, you should weigh the food before and after freeze-drying, that way you'll know what percentage of moisture was lost, and you'll know how much water to add when preparing the MRE

    • @macdaddie79
      @macdaddie79 3 роки тому +13

      Chef Excellence says...
      "An excellent comment!"

  • @FrikInCasualMode
    @FrikInCasualMode 3 роки тому +445

    Soldiers around the world: "Man, i would *kill* for a homemade dinner that didn't come out of a ration pouch."
    Steve: "Let's freeze dry *everything*!"

  • @jackparker49
    @jackparker49 2 роки тому +26

    One of his best “let’s get this on a tray” sequences to date 😂

  • @neintrooper
    @neintrooper 3 роки тому +65

    While everybody's panic buying in this pandemic only to end up with spoiled food, Steve over here's just making his own MRE's and prepping for the apocalypse. What a legend.

  • @kayleeriley3591
    @kayleeriley3591 3 роки тому +282

    I have heard it before but I will say it again I am blind and one of the many reasons why I love this channel is his ability to describe things and make the whole video enjoyable even though I can’t see it I don’t feel like I’m missing anything and I just love his positivity. I have someone who is often called overly optimistic seeing genuine joy just warms my heart and I know I messed up some of the words but I’m sleepy and don’t feel like re-dictating it so I hope it at least made someone smile LOL

    • @danielroy7739
      @danielroy7739 3 роки тому +10

      Made me smile🤗

    • @DembaiVT
      @DembaiVT 3 роки тому +27

      If you're curious what he looks like, Steve is a man in his thirties who definitely works out, very little body fat. He usually has his hair very short and has a well sculpted goatee.

    • @The_Gallowglass
      @The_Gallowglass 3 роки тому +3

      You might not be able to see but it looks like thanksgiving. Anyone would be happy with this especially out camping or on deployment. I'd eat it at home no probs. looks really good.

    • @kiwiwasoncehere3623
      @kiwiwasoncehere3623 3 роки тому +1

      It did, friend. It did.

    • @papayer
      @papayer 3 роки тому +5

      blind but can type out comments
      Dat Shyamalan twist

  • @exodus0529
    @exodus0529 3 роки тому +1340

    My man is opening his own MREs like he wasn't the one who made it.

    • @moody7522
      @moody7522 3 роки тому +38

      LMFAO

    • @lauritorni4879
      @lauritorni4879 3 роки тому +10

      Maybe this is his twin

    • @Dylan-le9zi
      @Dylan-le9zi 3 роки тому +22

      “When the content good, it’s just good content.”-random homeless guy.

    • @manopeace9175
      @manopeace9175 3 роки тому +5

      I'm fuckin dead dude

    • @eazyc404
      @eazyc404 3 роки тому +3

      nice hiss

  • @paulhodgson1043
    @paulhodgson1043 3 роки тому +20

    Freeze dried thanksgiving delivered 4 states over from the one & only 1989steve, let’s be honest we all need a friend like Steve. Such an amazing dude.

  • @wizardthreehats5370
    @wizardthreehats5370 2 роки тому +16

    the "coffee..freeze dried..WITH MILK!" really cracked me up. great delivery Steve

  • @swagmajormonogram9004
    @swagmajormonogram9004 3 роки тому +2245

    The king is back and he’s making the most American MRE possible!

    • @BixbyConsequence
      @BixbyConsequence 3 роки тому +13

      Nice.

    • @GMChaos
      @GMChaos 3 роки тому +38

      uh oh, is Wendy's going to get into the MRE biz? Because I would so get the Spicy Chicken Sammich Menu Bag.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  3 роки тому +780

      Happy Thanksgiving! alright cool, see ya

    • @ruffles886
      @ruffles886 3 роки тому +18

      @@Steve1989MRE u 2 bro

    • @AbbyStrongNPC
      @AbbyStrongNPC 3 роки тому +7

      @@Steve1989MRE get some stuff ready to sell.

  • @randybobandy1309
    @randybobandy1309 2 роки тому +26

    My man Steve is having a blast making his own MRE. Doing what he loves most, it’s so wholesome

  • @rheamanuel9154
    @rheamanuel9154 2 роки тому +20

    Its really cute and funny how sir Steve made time to make all these MREs and eat by himself. This vid really made my day before sleeping. How he sealed them in a box then unbox them like someone send them to him 😆😆. Really wholesome ❤️ love it really. ❤️❤️❤️ his excitement in every packets is like a lil boy unwrapping gifts from Santa. Such a cutiee, really 🥰😄

  • @lukefeatherston130
    @lukefeatherston130 3 роки тому +547

    I love how he just casually whips out a Freeze-Dryer lmfao

  • @laplanetesauvage5391
    @laplanetesauvage5391 3 роки тому +394

    *shows 6 mre toilet paper packs* "you can use them as modern day currency" peak 2020 humor

  • @zackbetterton489
    @zackbetterton489 9 місяців тому +3

    Who watching this on thanksgiving 2023? Steve making his own MrE! I’ve been waiting for the day he puts them on the market!

  • @asadunkerton8843
    @asadunkerton8843 2 роки тому +14

    A tip for freeze drying green beans for the casserole. Freeze dry the sauce and the green beans separately and then add them together in the package before vacuum sealing. Just do a quick poach of fresh green beans that way they will stay a little firmer and not be over cooked

  • @scarletdevil453
    @scarletdevil453 3 роки тому +476

    Fact: Steve won't die, he just become freeze-dried and wait to be rehydrated.

    • @TalynCo
      @TalynCo 3 роки тому +9

      Hope no one starts munching on him first like he did with the stuffing.

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 3 роки тому +4

      Lol "rehydrated"

    • @Whipster-Old
      @Whipster-Old 3 роки тому

      If ever there was a man who's going to have oxygen absorbers in his funeral arrangements, it is this man.

    • @CannibalChxrry
      @CannibalChxrry 3 роки тому

      😂 human sized FRH

    • @ratto9508
      @ratto9508 3 роки тому +2

      *Opens Steve's Cryogenic Freezer* Sssss. His first words upon revival: "Nice hiss."

  • @alexanderh.5814
    @alexanderh.5814 3 роки тому +451

    Steve making and giving a serious critique of his own MRE is beyond awesome.

    • @sneedmando186
      @sneedmando186 3 роки тому +24

      A S C E N D E D

    • @rbra9611
      @rbra9611 3 роки тому +49

      At one point, he complained about the packaging. Legend

    • @danielroy7739
      @danielroy7739 3 роки тому +1

      Mind b l o w n......🤪

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 роки тому +4

      Ravil Bravdec, yes, he was disappointed with the lack of a gusset.

    • @alexanderh.5814
      @alexanderh.5814 3 роки тому

      Anyone else getting nervous about Steve not posting in 2 months?

  • @samanthajoslyn7051
    @samanthajoslyn7051 Рік тому +11

    Steve I love how excited you are in this video.
    As cool as your videos are, half of it is just how much joy and excitement you get out of them.
    I can tell you're super proud of this video, as you should be. 😊

  • @dphotos007
    @dphotos007 3 роки тому +58

    I think the US Armed Forces should buy their MRE’s from Steve.

  • @tandavid5856
    @tandavid5856 3 роки тому +487

    You know Steve is the King of MREs when he starts MAKING his own MREs.

    • @Blakeontherise
      @Blakeontherise 3 роки тому +4

      I feel like he just does this to all his normal meals.

    • @BRENT3143945
      @BRENT3143945 3 роки тому

      You never made your own mre? Maybe I'm a nerd

    • @DoubleAA4199
      @DoubleAA4199 3 роки тому

      He is the emperor of all MREs

    • @zombiefinatic7033
      @zombiefinatic7033 3 роки тому

      @@BRENT3143945 Do you freeze dry your own or use pre packaged food? Asking for a friend

    • @lmaoiwaslikelmao1132
      @lmaoiwaslikelmao1132 3 роки тому

      color me impressed

  • @donaldwindland
    @donaldwindland 3 роки тому +222

    Let’s all not lose sight of the fact that Steve not only feeeze dried his own MRE, but he cooked this all beforehand. What a true gentleman.

    • @milkmanman
      @milkmanman 3 роки тому

      Well we can tighten sight as well...

    • @soknightsam
      @soknightsam 3 роки тому +8

      Man straight up admitted gravy was out the can

    • @themango9644
      @themango9644 3 роки тому

      @@soknightsam he did?

    • @soknightsam
      @soknightsam 3 роки тому +1

      @@themango9644 2:00

  • @schlieffenska
    @schlieffenska 2 роки тому +15

    From someone who has no interest in MRIs, I would 100% buy several from you. Your channel is amazing, and you are just so great! Speaks volumes how people like me outside of the normal demographic can't get enough!

    • @chrisdrzymala4432
      @chrisdrzymala4432 Рік тому +3

      I too have no interest in Magnetic Resonance Imagers.

    • @wyattknutson
      @wyattknutson Рік тому

      ​@@chrisdrzymala4432Meals Ready to Ingest

  • @jonk6834
    @jonk6834 2 роки тому +5

    The excitement in Steve’s voice when his freeze drying efforts have worked. Superb!

  • @Obiterarbiter
    @Obiterarbiter 3 роки тому +300

    The US military needs to reach out to steve. Not only does this man talk the talk, but he literally makes his own MRE's.

    • @YangKoeteVODs
      @YangKoeteVODs 3 роки тому +16

      Would be cool to see him design one.

    • @dropshot5948
      @dropshot5948 3 роки тому +2

      Cool video.

    • @AndrewKidd14145
      @AndrewKidd14145 3 роки тому +15

      I’m happy to have seen this channel get to this point where he makes his own.

    • @paulburrell7058
      @paulburrell7058 3 роки тому +1

      So true sir..

    • @serioushex3893
      @serioushex3893 3 роки тому +4

      i'm honestly almost shocked that the food lab hasn't contacted him to review/test their new rations. i don't think anyone else on earth is more qualified.

  • @Maahn
    @Maahn 3 роки тому +412

    I feel like this is simultaneously Steve reaching the peak of his MRE journey, and the beginning of a new adventure in MRE creation. Top stuff

    • @JeepWranglerIslander
      @JeepWranglerIslander 3 роки тому +29

      As far as diversifying his channel making his own MREs is probably going to be the next step but is probably going to involve an awful lot more effort and time on his part.
      he should get together with guys like babish and turn their meals into Gourmet freeze dried. I bet you there'd actually be an industry for it and he could actually make some money off of that.

    • @Maahn
      @Maahn 3 роки тому +7

      @@JeepWranglerIslander Oh now I like that idea, and that would make great content, even before turning into a business. Gourmet camping and trekking MREs would be fantastic.

    • @circlemagazine
      @circlemagazine 3 роки тому +3

      @@JeepWranglerIslander Coming to an online store near you - I suspect -fair play to him, nice to see nice guys make good

    • @doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132
      @doyoumakeittotheclouddistr4132 3 роки тому +6

      @@JeepWranglerIslander steve is on another level than those hacks

    • @watershed44
      @watershed44 3 роки тому +3

      @Jeymes Maahn
      The military should hire him as a consultant.

  • @ChrisTailleur
    @ChrisTailleur 3 роки тому +32

    "Why hasn't any company produced freeze-dried stuffing?"
    Steve, you got yourself a nice little business idea there! I'd definitely try your MRE.
    I've been binge-watching your videos for the last weeks now, and damn, I hope there will be many more in the future. From the comments I see that your attitude, personality, and your dedication cheer up so many people all around the globe. Thanks, dude! I hope you're well and in good health. Greetings from over the pond.

    • @saundrasimko2539
      @saundrasimko2539 10 місяців тому +1

      They actually do it's called Stove Top lol

  • @bo49685
    @bo49685 3 роки тому +6

    OK Steve DEFINITELY needs to have a show on Food Network! Now he is making his own MRE’s! Steve is THE BEST!!

  • @williamhussey2529
    @williamhussey2529 3 роки тому +533

    Average popular youtuber: *buys expensive house and clothes*
    Steve: S E C R E T U N D E R G R O U N D F O O D L A B

    • @remlezar9397
      @remlezar9397 3 роки тому +18

      *hiiiisssssss*

    • @moosemaimer
      @moosemaimer 3 роки тому +12

      "wow... wonder what's growing in there...
      _let's get the microscope_ "

    • @gaylenewood7707
      @gaylenewood7707 3 роки тому +4

      Just think steve can freeze dry a body if he needs to so everyone dont tick him off or even touch his mres😂🤣😉😁.

    • @radicalsniperhdradi4178
      @radicalsniperhdradi4178 3 роки тому +5

      @@moosemaimer let's get this onto a petri dish. Nice

    • @dragonbrat
      @dragonbrat 3 роки тому +5

      Steve is in Florida, ain't nothing underground there.

  • @_letstartariot
    @_letstartariot 8 місяців тому +1

    Steve saying he was so excited he was shaking over his homemade freeze dried cranberry is the most pure thing I have seen online in a long while. I’d say that this man needs to be protected, he’s too good for this world. But he looks like he can protect himself just fine 💪

  • @theevilascotcompany9255
    @theevilascotcompany9255 3 роки тому +17

    Steve making his own MREs is like watching that new Captain America forge his own shield.

  • @jjkunzler
    @jjkunzler 3 роки тому +194

    Oh my god it’s Steve eating a 0-year old MRE. I never thought I’d see the day.

    • @marthahawkinson-michau9611
      @marthahawkinson-michau9611 3 роки тому +10

      I know, right? I’ve watched him eat “food” out of a museum piece. This just might be the freshest ration I’ve ever seen him eat.

    • @ShriekinWizard
      @ShriekinWizard 3 роки тому +7

      You know he made 2 or 3 of these and has one tucked into an 80 or so year time capsule. Complete with cigs and boiled sweets

    • @customerguy8581
      @customerguy8581 3 роки тому +9

      @@ShriekinWizard I hope so. I wish he would make like 5 and eat one every year for Thanksgiving and tell us how it held up.

    • @sarahboothe1731
      @sarahboothe1731 3 роки тому +1

      @@customerguy8581 that would be great!

  • @AudieHolland
    @AudieHolland 3 роки тому +644

    So now we know. Steve is not just good at eating MREs.
    He's also a rather decent cook.

    • @Tsumami__
      @Tsumami__ 3 роки тому +61

      I love Steve but after having watched him fawn over expired peanut butter and shelf stable bread, I have no confidence in his cooking skills LOL

    • @ChuckisNorrish
      @ChuckisNorrish 2 роки тому

      @@Tsumami__ yeah i dont think he cooks too much

    • @msclolololol1809
      @msclolololol1809 2 роки тому

      @@Tsumami__ 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @rjunk12349
    @rjunk12349 3 роки тому +4

    Oh my god. How did i never see this? Steve, I promise, it was NEVER in my sub feed. Awesome!

  • @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339
    @tsukikotsutsukakushi9339 Рік тому +1

    wanted to come back to this gem for 2022 thanksgiving

  • @PatrickN8
    @PatrickN8 3 роки тому +195

    I'll never get over this guy's genuine enthusiasm and positive attitude, its so contagious.

  • @johnosfirewalker8517
    @johnosfirewalker8517 3 роки тому +722

    Hes eaten all the MREs
    Hes made his own MREs
    Next step:
    *Become the MRE.*

    • @milescampos4039
      @milescampos4039 3 роки тому +26

      I am the MRE, Randy Bo-Bandy...

    • @deadfr0g
      @deadfr0g 3 роки тому +37

      Let’s get me out onto a tray. NICE.

    • @jtrujillo1985
      @jtrujillo1985 3 роки тому +4

      🤣😂🤣

    • @andrewjb05051998
      @andrewjb05051998 3 роки тому +6

      @@milescampos4039 rip mr layhee, that's the way she goes boys.

    • @Generalfoley
      @Generalfoley 3 роки тому +10

      First thing his descendents hear after opening up the bag Grampa Steve left behind:
      "Nice Hiss."

  • @spookysammy7245
    @spookysammy7245 2 роки тому +6

    While on a Navy deployment, we once experienced two Thanksgiving Days in a row when we crossed the International Date Line at the perfect moment. Got to enjoy that awesome turkey, steak and king crab feast two days in a row.

    • @AndrewDematteis
      @AndrewDematteis 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your service! You soldiers deserve happy moments in deployment like that!

    • @petezarole
      @petezarole Рік тому +1

      haha thats awesome

  • @TheDragonHunta
    @TheDragonHunta Рік тому +5

    Steve you inspired me to get into the food saving hobby! Just recently I finally got a freeze dryer and I must say the excitement you show is too real! Thanks for the videos man!

  • @rmisionero
    @rmisionero 3 роки тому +990

    2015 Steve eats MRE.
    2020 Steve makes MRE.
    2025 Steve becomes MRE.

    • @AMaidenlessRunt
      @AMaidenlessRunt 3 роки тому +48

      2035 the MRE become Steve

    • @kalebwatts745
      @kalebwatts745 3 роки тому +2

      i love this man

    • @remiliasca
      @remiliasca 3 роки тому +16

      2040 the MRE who became steve ate the MRE

    • @KidPrarchord95
      @KidPrarchord95 3 роки тому +13

      3059 Steve gets hydrated and must save the world

    • @Starwarsmidget
      @Starwarsmidget 3 роки тому +2

      What if Steve puts himself on the tray

  • @OriginalContent89
    @OriginalContent89 3 роки тому +406

    Steve: *makes his own MRE*
    Me: *starts saving money for an MRE made by Steve*

    • @Isaiasguerrerorivas
      @Isaiasguerrerorivas 3 роки тому +22

      If he sells them I would buy in a heartbeat

    • @metiscus
      @metiscus 3 роки тому +13

      @@Isaiasguerrerorivas oh yeah there would be a line the length of Florida

    • @anonfslkf190
      @anonfslkf190 3 роки тому +3

      I know right! That looks yummy.

    • @dantemalus6533
      @dantemalus6533 3 роки тому +5

      @@metiscus i hope he ships it to germany too. XD

    • @labrujaharley
      @labrujaharley 3 роки тому +1

      💪💪

  • @cheyannerice5816
    @cheyannerice5816 3 роки тому +7

    I absolutely love how excited he is, I didn't realize I was smiling until I wondered why my face hurt 😂 Awesome job steve, I've never had an mre, but I would for sure buy that one

  • @masonwilkerson7992
    @masonwilkerson7992 9 місяців тому +1

    When he says “nice hiss😎” when the dehydrator stopped I almost lost it😂😂😂

  • @roddypiper7404
    @roddypiper7404 3 роки тому +409

    Steve making his own MREs is the UA-cam equivalent of "Please stop praying for my grandpa he's become too powerful".

    • @monkeyshit4973
      @monkeyshit4973 Рік тому +2

      Its everyone saying "nobody can make the perfect MRE" and Steve said "hold my beer" 😆

  • @RGDITHERS
    @RGDITHERS 3 роки тому +707

    *Steve gets in a shootout and a bullet flies by him*
    “Nice hiss”

    • @alanjiang9057
      @alanjiang9057 3 роки тому +28

      Lets guide the AC-130U onto the target. NICE m'kay

    • @UmairKhan-kc3sl
      @UmairKhan-kc3sl 3 роки тому +3

      @Cucumber Cow I like that one.

    • @antoniojones3090
      @antoniojones3090 3 роки тому +7

      "Let's get this guy out on to a tray"

    • @williampoole1742
      @williampoole1742 3 роки тому

      (Steve making a video of him looting a soldier he killed)
      "Alright, let's get this body out on a table. Nice! Let's see what they've got here..."

  • @marine7443
    @marine7443 9 місяців тому +1

    "Freeze-dried Thanksgiving" is a perfect idea. Especially for those that'd rather have "Thanksgiving", alone or just with their significant other.

  • @GlitteryPegasus
    @GlitteryPegasus Рік тому +6

    It's the day before Thanksgiving, 2022. I can't wait for the day when Steve puts his Thanksgiving MRE into production for the troops.

  • @atiqahdiyana5665
    @atiqahdiyana5665 3 роки тому +533

    This vid really is just 45 minutes of wholesome cuteness and goodness. It’s like he wrapped and opened his own Christmas presents early

  • @alucard971
    @alucard971 3 роки тому +272

    "Steve, You going to cook for Thanksgiving?"
    Steve: "No, I'm going to pull out my Thanksgiving dinner from 2020."

  • @njparkway
    @njparkway 2 роки тому +15

    i absolutely love that this is the first ever MRE he's made at home and he started with a thanksgiving feast, he said go big or go home lmaoo

  • @jacobrodriguez713
    @jacobrodriguez713 3 роки тому +5

    *Presents freeze dried thanksgiving meal to family*
    Family: “Nice.”

    • @dennissneed2214
      @dennissneed2214 3 роки тому

      Don't even bring up Christmas... nice hiss..😂😂😂😂

  • @samuel.28col8
    @samuel.28col8 3 роки тому +445

    When the world most need him, he dissapear, like the ashes in the sky. But when the same world sighs in his sorrows, a light in the recomendations only say one word: "Nice"

  • @drum4life22630
    @drum4life22630 3 роки тому +272

    “Who made the turkey this year?”
    “Uh, I think Uncle Steve.”
    “Aww ma-“
    “Alright Kids, get out your trays.”

    • @arc269
      @arc269 3 роки тому +21

      Let us give thanks for rehydration, vintage trays, sturdy sporks and nice hisses.

    • @kellypaskett6391
      @kellypaskett6391 3 роки тому +7

      Nice

  • @mattm1823
    @mattm1823 2 роки тому +1

    You can tell how excited Steve is as he's re-hydrating everything. It's awesome, I love it.

  • @chrishanneman1298
    @chrishanneman1298 Рік тому +7

    I'm finally rewatching this amazing episode after two years. Would be wonderful to get an update, and I would be filled with glee to buy some of this. I don't keep up with other MRE review channels or sites very much. So, if there are updates to this somewhere, someone please let me know. Nice.

  • @DragonLearner
    @DragonLearner 3 роки тому +105

    Ya boi just randomly starts making his own MRE ration with no explanation. This is why we love Steve.

  • @TrevAndDust
    @TrevAndDust 3 роки тому +97

    After a long 2020 battling the black dog of depression and anxiety, seeing this in my subscriptions damn near made me cry tears of joy. Hands down the best channel on UA-cam, bar none.

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 3 роки тому +9

      Nice black dog reference. Under-appreciated and under-used metaphor for depression

    • @nicksalvatore5717
      @nicksalvatore5717 3 роки тому +1

      @@skeetsmcgrew3282 thank Led Zeppelin

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 3 роки тому

      @@nicksalvatore5717 actually Winston Churchill was known for referring to his depression as a black dog

  • @mnnesotance7004
    @mnnesotance7004 2 роки тому +6

    You where the first UA-camrs I ever started watching in my late 20's. I realized not every UA-camr was a piece of shit narcissist. Your down to earth and I admire that for sure. Kudos man and keep it up.

    • @Si74l0rd
      @Si74l0rd 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah Steve is the definition of passionate but humble. If only more creators were this chill and interesting.

    • @bunnybismuth
      @bunnybismuth Рік тому +1

      He's the perfect definition of what people on here should be - not loud, obnoxious, and crass, but quiet, gentle, and thoughtful.

  • @reede2712
    @reede2712 Рік тому

    The fact that he's complaining about the packaging he used, I'm dying.
    Consummate professional. Your passion is inspirational.

  • @davewilliams174
    @davewilliams174 3 роки тому +198

    -- Gadgets in most peoples kitchens - slow cooker, toaster, blender etc
    -- Gadgets in Steve's kitchen - industrial freeze drier machine and vacuum sealer

  • @guilhermemuratore5352
    @guilhermemuratore5352 3 роки тому +75

    You can hear the excitment on his voice, this is wholesome af

    • @themango9644
      @themango9644 3 роки тому +4

      Right Its like a 12 yr old getting a present on Christmas

  • @jeffschowe5606
    @jeffschowe5606 Рік тому +2

    This guy is the best. You are a legend Steve! A true inspiration. A beacon of hope in a dark world.

  • @SK-em2wn
    @SK-em2wn 3 роки тому +1

    I gotta be honest. I lose sleep and gain weight over this man but I just keep coming back for more

  • @Ranger_Kevin
    @Ranger_Kevin 3 роки тому +229

    Steve, I have a suggestion: If you weigh the freeze-drier trays before and after the process, you can calculate how much water was removed from the food during the process, and note that amount on the individual bags. That way, you'd know exactly how much water you need to add back in for rehydration.

    • @KainYusanagi
      @KainYusanagi 3 роки тому +45

      Not only that, but for sauces or other such mixes, run them through a food processor to powder them, if you don't have the patience or time to grind them down with mortar and pestle.

    • @OREGONGAMER503
      @OREGONGAMER503 3 роки тому +7

      Your a genius sir

    • @mikew735
      @mikew735 3 роки тому +1

      clever

    • @DiabloDaSlaya
      @DiabloDaSlaya 3 роки тому +4

      @@KainYusanagi next years will be much better lol

    • @xpatzorsx
      @xpatzorsx 3 роки тому +6

      We're in 2020, you're living in 3020. 👍👏

  • @macbrown99
    @macbrown99 3 роки тому +360

    Imagine the entire US army being supplied with the highest quality Thanksgiving rations from one lone ration fanatics kitchen

    • @fokendikhed
      @fokendikhed 3 роки тому +27

      ...NICE...

    • @vinny4149
      @vinny4149 3 роки тому +3

      Yea relax with the marketing

    • @tuongtran4862
      @tuongtran4862 3 роки тому +8

      @@fokendikhed And Nice hiss.

    • @CommodoreVic20
      @CommodoreVic20 3 роки тому +1

      @@fokendikhed Mmkay!

    • @FFXfever
      @FFXfever 3 роки тому +4

      Legit, Steve should be hired as the face for special holiday mre. It'll be a good marketing opportunity. Even if the military doesn't want it, I bet the Steve can use his platform to sell it to consumers.

  • @JoshC1977
    @JoshC1977 6 місяців тому

    I swear, Steve is like the Bob Ross of MRE content and this video is his masterpiece!

  • @fluke8928
    @fluke8928 10 місяців тому +3

    I better see this reviewed again in 50 years

  • @lunaticwolf
    @lunaticwolf 3 роки тому +141

    Anyone else laugh super hard when he said "lets get this out on to a tray" then it goes to a shot with the tray totally covered including the mess kit?

    • @TheDalisama
      @TheDalisama 3 роки тому +4

      And the follow up when he put the plate on the tray.

    • @Drivingthruthebay
      @Drivingthruthebay 3 роки тому

      Lol me!!!! I laughed so loud at that part ! I love Steve !

    • @79Tomasso
      @79Tomasso 3 роки тому

      The best

  • @MMAGamblingTips
    @MMAGamblingTips 3 роки тому +511

    Steve at a restaurant...
    Waiter: “How would you like your steak sir?”
    Steve: “Freeze dried with a side of hot water.”
    Waiter: “Nice.”

  • @Si74l0rd
    @Si74l0rd 2 роки тому +8

    Unsurprisingly from the MRE connoissuir, a perfect MRE! I bet the troops would love to get your freeze dried Thanksgiving ration more than anything they can get, no matter what country they come from lol.
    I'm almost tempted to get a dehydrator myself so I can cook one day a month and just make 29 days worth of freeze dried goodies to eat on the other days!

  • @deson6409
    @deson6409 Рік тому +10

    One of your best videos. Would love to see a part 2

  • @windriver2363
    @windriver2363 3 роки тому +785

    Did I just spend 45 minutes watching someone dehydrate food, put the food in bags, and then immediately remove the food from the bags and rehydrate the food?

    • @seanjahns3238
      @seanjahns3238 3 роки тому +63

      Yes you did

    • @goawaytubetwat3179
      @goawaytubetwat3179 3 роки тому +51

      Yup, you probably did. I was talking about Steve's channel with a group of friends the other day and one of them laughed for ages because he thought I was making a joke. No, people really do watch people eating and making rations.

    • @moonbeamstry5321
      @moonbeamstry5321 3 роки тому +21

      I did and loved every second of it

    • @jack66648
      @jack66648 3 роки тому +6

      And it was awesome

    • @kristingallo2158
      @kristingallo2158 3 роки тому +3

      Yes and you loved it

  • @ldlatte3086
    @ldlatte3086 3 роки тому +43

    No one can do a MRE review like Steve. My favorite line: "These are the best potatoes I've ever had...and I made them! Nice!"

  • @spartan1010101
    @spartan1010101 10 місяців тому +1

    If you weigh the items before and after freeze drying you can calculate how much water is lost during the process and use that to show how much water to use for rehydrating on the package.

  • @TX_b
    @TX_b 2 роки тому +1

    I love the “nice hiss” when he adds air back to the freeze drier 🤣

  • @UltraNerd42
    @UltraNerd42 3 роки тому +122

    This is over 44 minutes of pure wholesome self fulfillment, and I am here for every second of it.

    • @c.f.pedraza4057
      @c.f.pedraza4057 3 роки тому +3

      "Wholesome," became a part of my vocabulary too, thanks to this channel.

  • @sirmonkeyboy1789
    @sirmonkeyboy1789 3 роки тому +135

    Seeing that Steve has his own freeze dryer made me chuckle for a solid minute, legend.