2021 British Single Meal Ration Pork Sausage Casserole MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat SMR Tasting Test

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • The SMR is the UK equivalence to the US MRE, and this British comfort food classic Pork Sausage Casserole is quite possibly the best menu out of the 10 currently in service. With 1,500 calories, a roaring flameless ration heater that's easily twice as powerful as an MRE's, and rugged components that are palatable and nutritious, this is truly one of the most well made military rations in the world.
    To send a Military Ration for review, my exact mailing information is:
    Steve1989
    3616 Harden Blvd
    360
    Lakeland, FL 33803
    www.patreon.co...
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  • @johnbonanno9240
    @johnbonanno9240 9 місяців тому +3958

    Steve’s Son: “dad why is my sister named rose?
    Steve: “ because your mommy loves roses”.
    Steve’s son: “oh ok thanks dad”
    Steve: “no problem coffee instant type 1”

    • @Raskolnikov70
      @Raskolnikov70 9 місяців тому +316

      Nice.

    • @jaywerner8415
      @jaywerner8415 9 місяців тому +78

      This made me laugh. Good job.

    • @Nuttyirishman85
      @Nuttyirishman85 9 місяців тому +171

      That’s his least favorite child. “Why can’t you be more like your brother type 2?”

    • @corrigan88101
      @corrigan88101 9 місяців тому +103

      Steve's other son's name is: Nice Hiss

    • @dylanmelanson2419
      @dylanmelanson2419 9 місяців тому +37

      @@corrigan88101 Don't forget Odorless! (like botulism)

  • @Saanichian
    @Saanichian 9 місяців тому +1172

    As someone who has depended on rations for an extended period of time, I can tell you that the generosity with the tissue and nice big moist towelette are definitely appreciated by British service members serving in the field.

    • @NicCageForPresident2024
      @NicCageForPresident2024 9 місяців тому +66

      Here in the US when I was in the Army we called it John Wayne toilet paper

    • @garglemeceemen2991
      @garglemeceemen2991 9 місяців тому +10

      Nice!

    • @casinodelonge
      @casinodelonge 9 місяців тому +22

      @@garglemeceemen2991 I read that in Steve's voice.

    • @WiIdbiII
      @WiIdbiII 9 місяців тому +5

      Wow . Can't y'all just wipe your hands on your uniform or something like any civilized soldier would?

    • @Saanichian
      @Saanichian 9 місяців тому +44

      @@WiIdbiII I'm not talking about food or dirt here. And when one has gone six weeks without a shower, believe me, a generous supply of relatively large wet naps come in handy.

  • @metrojohnny
    @metrojohnny 9 місяців тому +884

    Look I know we love steve but can we take the time to just appreciate tray. He really holds the show together.

    • @drainspout
      @drainspout 9 місяців тому +40

      Nice!

    • @christopherconard2831
      @christopherconard2831 9 місяців тому +51

      Front and center in almost every video, but never hogs the scene or asks for special credit. Just doing it's job with no complaints.

    • @kidcharlemagne1002
      @kidcharlemagne1002 9 місяців тому +18

      What a humble tray.

    • @thekeef2187
      @thekeef2187 9 місяців тому +19

      His name is A. Tray. You must be new around here.

    • @kellyharper367
      @kellyharper367 9 місяців тому +4

      Yeah, tray!👏👏👭👬👏... that's a standing ovation!!!😅

  • @jenniferwintz2514
    @jenniferwintz2514 9 місяців тому +256

    My son recently adopted a cat and we named him Biscuits Brown, due to his color and biscuit making. We're big fans, Steve.

    • @kayal5905
      @kayal5905 5 місяців тому +2

      Amazing

    • @carterucm
      @carterucm 4 місяці тому +2

      Nice!

    • @christopherclark4038
      @christopherclark4038 4 місяці тому +11

      When you go at him with the can opener does he give you a nice hiss?

    • @dmcory4283
      @dmcory4283 3 місяці тому +1

      You win all the internet points today

    • @kitharrison8799
      @kitharrison8799 3 місяці тому +2

      That's a pretty huge compliment, Steve.

  • @macdadstromboli2762
    @macdadstromboli2762 9 місяців тому +115

    This is what I like most about Steve. He just uploads at random. Nothing weekly, or monthly. Sometimes I wonder what happened when he's away for a while.
    But the most important of all, is he does every video with calmness, clearness, no cuss/swearing, no asking for subscribers or to like his videos, etc... He just does a review, gives an honest opinion, and let's his audience decide whether to like, comment or subscribe. Unlike many UA-camrs who think they have to ask, beg, plead, in each video. Sometimes 2, 3, or more times. It gets old.

    • @Axelarden
      @Axelarden 4 місяці тому +13

      he lets his content speak for itself and it really is a refreshing change of pace from a lot of content creators. he does it out of passion and it shows.

    • @KarlRoyale
      @KarlRoyale Місяць тому +1

      I'll sum up... Nice!

    • @ercmadden
      @ercmadden Місяць тому +2

      I like to imagine he doesn’t even realize how many fans he has lol

    • @belchnasty
      @belchnasty 28 днів тому

      Who would have thought that army rations could be so interesting and addictive to watch? Steve's presentation style makes them so entertaining...

  • @TimothyCarruthers
    @TimothyCarruthers 9 місяців тому +137

    I am in drug and alcohol recovery your videos help me out tremendously when I am board I appreciate your sir thank you for making these videos

    • @dsav1976
      @dsav1976 5 місяців тому +18

      Hope the recovery is going well.
      Sobriety is giving up one or two things for everything.

    • @kitharrison8799
      @kitharrison8799 4 місяці тому +4

      Keep going mate, recovery works x

    • @TimothyCarruthers
      @TimothyCarruthers 4 місяці тому

      @@kitharrison8799 today is my 6 months !

    • @alexpeartree2019
      @alexpeartree2019 3 місяці тому +6

      Keep up the good fight, my guy.

    • @leowoods1986
      @leowoods1986 3 місяці тому +1

      Keep at it pal!

  • @ens0246
    @ens0246 9 місяців тому +392

    A testament to British hospitality that even in the field you're given a choice between tea or coffee.

    • @deeznoots6241
      @deeznoots6241 9 місяців тому +132

      The tea is for drinking, the coffee is for trading with americans

    • @jasoninthehood9726
      @jasoninthehood9726 4 місяці тому +2

      You guys don’t drink both?

    • @fearlesspromotions759
      @fearlesspromotions759 4 місяці тому

      Im british and drink both​@@jasoninthehood9726

    • @handlesarefeckinstupid
      @handlesarefeckinstupid 4 місяці тому

      ​@@jasoninthehood9726yeah we do. Mainly drink coffee TBH.

    • @-GS-
      @-GS- 3 місяці тому +2

      ​@@jasoninthehood9726 I'm a Brit and I only drink coffee.

  • @WozWozEre
    @WozWozEre 9 місяців тому +372

    I'll never not recall the story of the Yank UAV team that were attached to us in Iraq. They were given a 25hr Rat pack each, but, being used to single meal MRE's, both scoffed the whole lot in one go. It was both hilarious and impressive that they could eat it all in one sitting.

    • @christopherconard2831
      @christopherconard2831 9 місяців тому +89

      We Americans don't believe in recommended portion sizes.
      If you doubt this check out various Europeans going to American restaurants. They leave barely being able to walk. We're planning what's for dinner.

    • @uncleho3137
      @uncleho3137 9 місяців тому +24

      i always love steve’s videos for not just the content and his commentary/analysis, but the stories of veterans like you! i can only imagine y’all’s reactions to finding out the americans ate their entire days worth of food at one time

    • @copperdragon2009
      @copperdragon2009 9 місяців тому +19

      Admittedly, we are big eaters. :)

    • @cattledog901
      @cattledog901 9 місяців тому +20

      Murica 🇺🇲🦅✊🏻

    • @100GTAGUY
      @100GTAGUY 9 місяців тому +12

      Now thats peak efficiency right there haha. Did they happen to eat anything else the rest the day?
      Could only imagine what that did to their GI tract

  • @PoochMG
    @PoochMG 9 місяців тому +512

    Brilliantly designed ration. You can tell that it is made to be comfort food and to remind a soldier of home. You can see yourself eating/drinking any of that while reading the paper at the kitchen table. Making me hungry just seeing it. If it weren't bedtime, I'd go have some biscuits and jam with coffee right now. Great review 10/10.

    • @redactedanticretin
      @redactedanticretin 9 місяців тому +9

      you brits eat jam on biscuits ?
      its 4 in the morning you also go to bed late 😁

    • @peterclarke7240
      @peterclarke7240 9 місяців тому +34

      Depends on the biscuit, and how indulgent we're feeling.
      You probably wouldn't put jam on a bourbon (although... Might try that tonight), but strawberry jam on a custard cream or a dark chocolate hobnob? Get in. 😂

    • @davestier6247
      @davestier6247 9 місяців тому +4

      What's a paper bruv

    • @keysersoze3427
      @keysersoze3427 9 місяців тому +10

      Those biscuits are for clogging you up. Hated them with a passion. The boil in the bag stuff wasn't bad. My favourite was the rolled oats with chocolate powder added or the giant oat biscuit.(aka a giant hobnob)

    • @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017
      @stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 9 місяців тому +1

      @@keysersoze3427I've never heard of a biscuit being callled a hobnob. Interesting

  • @SpAm-AcCoUnT
    @SpAm-AcCoUnT 9 місяців тому +273

    Every time Steve says something like ‘Thiamine… gotta have it’ or ‘Biscuits, Brown is back in town’, I have the urge to say ‘yes it is Steve, yes it is.’

    • @HOBSTERthe22
      @HOBSTERthe22 9 місяців тому +6

      😂😂

    • @casinodelonge
      @casinodelonge 9 місяців тому +8

      Biscuits brown is back in town - deffo t-shirt slogan

    • @jenniferlynn3537
      @jenniferlynn3537 9 місяців тому +4

      Biscuits Brown has been around….

    • @EthanBSide
      @EthanBSide 9 місяців тому +1

      😂🤣🫡

    • @PhelanKell21
      @PhelanKell21 8 місяців тому +1

      Gettin down, with biscuits brown.

  • @Justinsgolf
    @Justinsgolf 9 місяців тому +145

    It’s just really great to watch a guy who loves his MREs . It’s pure, it’s authentic and just fun to watch.

    • @100GTAGUY
      @100GTAGUY 9 місяців тому +2

      Thats why i keep coming back after all these years. I even check in regularly when Steve's on hiatus just in case he may have unloaded

    • @socialex
      @socialex 7 місяців тому +2

      The episode where he smokes a cigarette from the WW1 are still makes me chuckle to think about

  • @InfiniteVegetables
    @InfiniteVegetables 9 місяців тому +38

    *Immediately goes to dunk the biscuit into the tea* You're an honorary Brit Steve.

  • @JC-nl9yq
    @JC-nl9yq 9 місяців тому +84

    Steve, more than once I’ve suffered from insomnia and you have been my lullaby. Not to say you’re boring, I just love to watch you unbox MREs and maintain the same energy throughout the years. Thank you for helping me with my personal issues.

    • @darkwingmot
      @darkwingmot 9 місяців тому +1

      I agree its very calming/relaxing to watch

    • @ihaveproblems1360
      @ihaveproblems1360 7 місяців тому +1

      Glad you’ve found a way to manage your insomnia, friend ❤

  • @hellomjb
    @hellomjb 9 місяців тому +540

    I ate dinner, but I think I still have room for a couple MRE's!

    • @huntm7592
      @huntm7592 9 місяців тому +58

      Every time he posts a video I know I’ll need to get a Snack out.

    • @BinkyBorky
      @BinkyBorky 9 місяців тому +12

      good god man. how? im 250 lbs 115 kg and work out every day and i could not eat 3.meals +mre

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +225

      Nice!

    • @fluffiestbiscuit
      @fluffiestbiscuit 9 місяців тому +22

      ​@@Steve1989MRENice!

    • @darthsilversith667
      @darthsilversith667 9 місяців тому +12

      @@Steve1989MREClean plate club!

  • @davidsmart8594
    @davidsmart8594 9 місяців тому +83

    Steve, I'm so pleased to see that you (instinctively?) added your 'Biscuits Brown' to your casserole.
    The resulting flavour and texture is indeed 'changing up a gear'.
    This is what all British squaddies do.
    Thanks for posting.

    • @fbksfrank4
      @fbksfrank4 9 місяців тому +2

      Definitely a pro.

    • @stevendavies7083
      @stevendavies7083 9 місяців тому +5

      Best one is making a banging porridge out of a oatmeal block

    • @davidsmart8594
      @davidsmart8594 9 місяців тому +1

      @@stevendavies7083 Absolutely.

  • @jeromewagschal9485
    @jeromewagschal9485 9 місяців тому +373

    I'm always completely blown away by the heating things...
    I know it sounds weird but seeing that pouch with food inside heating up on its own is always something amazing to me...I guess I'm still a kid who gets amazed by simple things like these...
    Better than being totally jaded I guess 😄😄

    • @mbirth
      @mbirth 9 місяців тому +54

      I've once read it's basically the components of a battery mixed together. And adding water to it is like short-circuiting said battery. If you've seen a Lithium battery go wild, you'll understand exactly how this type of heater works.

    • @christianhansen3292
      @christianhansen3292 9 місяців тому +12

      hot steam will burn ya tho if your that dumb! lol so many just opt to eat it cold. everything is time management on a march.

    • @MrDmitriRavenoff
      @MrDmitriRavenoff 9 місяців тому +9

      Simple minds amazed by simple things friend. It's just basic chemistry used well.

    • @LIamaLlama554
      @LIamaLlama554 9 місяців тому +29

      it’s a good old fashioned exothermic reaction.

    • @jeromewagschal9485
      @jeromewagschal9485 9 місяців тому +16

      @@LIamaLlama554 Yes of course...But it still amazes me 🙂

  • @nuclearchef-san8304
    @nuclearchef-san8304 9 місяців тому +107

    Well Steve1989-san, thanks soo much, I like your post! From Tokyo,Japan!I luv these reviews from anywhere in the world,and I especially enjoyed the JSDF, ones, as I served in Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces for 28 years(1989-2017) I’ve retired and collect my retirement/pension from it!

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +66

      Hey nuclearchef-san! You're welcome and thank you too for giving this one a look! All the best to you from Sunny Florida! Alright cool, see ya

    • @realBarronTrump
      @realBarronTrump 9 місяців тому +15

      Nice.

    • @realBarronTrump
      @realBarronTrump 9 місяців тому +15

      @@Steve1989MRE Bringiing the world together thru MRE's.

    • @InfiniteVegetables
      @InfiniteVegetables 9 місяців тому +8

      28 years! Heck I'm British and I'm proud of you, well done for serving your country for so long friend.

    • @nuclearchef-san8304
      @nuclearchef-san8304 8 місяців тому +2

      @@InfiniteVegetables I luv my country,despite its many faults.. but ,well many aspects.. I hope you take seriously the geopolitical aspects today! I try push in my country,I hope you do in yours!As I have posted here I am 0-8general retired. And am involved in my city/county/state of Kanagawa prefecture,Kawasaki city, Japan.. Politically ,Thanks soo much .. Luv ya !Tokyo has no choice in listening too me ..Japanese Diet/ congress..

  • @SpAm-AcCoUnT
    @SpAm-AcCoUnT 9 місяців тому +93

    I’ve had a rough week, punctuated by a particularly hard day today. This full-on changed the tone of my day. Very excited.

    • @pogshushunga7380
      @pogshushunga7380 9 місяців тому +7

      Felt that.

    • @RuSosan
      @RuSosan 9 місяців тому +7

      Hopefully things will get *nice* for you soon.

    • @jaywerner8415
      @jaywerner8415 9 місяців тому +4

      Condolences friend. Steves videos are pretty chill to listen to, you can tell he enjoys this job.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +79

      Hey man I hope you have a relaxing evening and some restful sleep, tomorrow will be a better day for sure. Thanks for stopping by and see ya around!

    • @SpAm-AcCoUnT
      @SpAm-AcCoUnT 9 місяців тому +13

      @@Steve1989MRE That’s the plan. Tomorrow is always better. Thanks for sharing your interest.

  • @lizphillips6001
    @lizphillips6001 9 місяців тому +16

    Why is every video he makes so comforting and calming and just feel-good?

  • @Shawn-wd4qd
    @Shawn-wd4qd 9 місяців тому +135

    Any time we get a double feature from Steve is a great day.

  • @tootsleigh81
    @tootsleigh81 9 місяців тому +224

    I love Steve. Stoked we are getting more videos!

  • @Atolm4
    @Atolm4 9 місяців тому +74

    My partner and I in the UK are in the unfortunate situation of needing to use a food cooperative, like a food bank you pay a contribution to. These pieces of gum show up every week! Packs of nuts with fruit, some amazing little ginger biscuits/cookies, and a few other items in the same line of packaging appear every now and then. Strange seeing them in the hands of Steve, and knowing for once how some of it tastes. Great work as always, thank you!

    • @personreanimation
      @personreanimation 9 місяців тому +17

      God bless you and may your situation better.

    • @barb0za0
      @barb0za0 9 місяців тому +3

      hope you get back on your feet soon :-)

    • @essexginge9167
      @essexginge9167 9 місяців тому +8

      but you can afford a VR headset get your priorities right and stop looking for hand outs

    • @Atolm4
      @Atolm4 9 місяців тому +14

      @@essexginge9167 The food co-op collectively purchases food in bulk using our membership money. There are no free handouts. The headset was bought in 2017. Take your ignorance elsewhere.

    • @shaungilholme3260
      @shaungilholme3260 9 місяців тому +9

      @@essexginge9167 He could of got that before his situation turned sour, or given it for free. Stop acting like a big man. it's sad.

  • @MRE-UK_on_Ebay
    @MRE-UK_on_Ebay 9 місяців тому +11

    I see hundreds of these each day but Steve can still make it intresteing, that says a lot. Another great review, Now for the Danish 24 review. Cheerz.

  • @Snicklefritz1337
    @Snicklefritz1337 9 місяців тому +21

    There's nothing better, than starting your day off with not one, but TWO new Steve1989MREInfo videos. What a time to be alive.

  • @paulbroadway987
    @paulbroadway987 9 місяців тому +102

    Steve, you are the MRE master!!!!

  • @quazzon4354
    @quazzon4354 9 місяців тому +34

    That sausage casserole doesn't look half bad! When Steve clears the tray you know its decent. Thanks for the upload Steve!

  • @used2beburnsy336
    @used2beburnsy336 9 місяців тому +34

    There’s nothing I don’t love about these videos.
    You get to learn quite a few things, you’re entertained, relaxed & intrigued
    Nice! You’re the man, Steve!!

  • @MrSmokincodz
    @MrSmokincodz 9 місяців тому +22

    I bet Steve’s personal mre stash is a thing of beauty

  • @pclarkey1988
    @pclarkey1988 9 місяців тому +27

    "That's a tough trilaminate pack! NOT BAD!"
    SPEECH LEVEL +100

  • @stevegwisdalla805
    @stevegwisdalla805 9 місяців тому +13

    After this video, the amount of times I've heard sausages called, "delectable" is now a total of 1. How can you not love this guy's videos? Thanks Steve!

    • @simonsimon325
      @simonsimon325 3 місяці тому

      those will have been the kind of sausages you get in a chippy too. f*cking awful.

    • @BenjaminGoose
      @BenjaminGoose 9 днів тому

      @@simonsimon325 Not a fan of skinless bangers?

  • @masonnoodles2801
    @masonnoodles2801 9 місяців тому +12

    Every time Steve drops a video, it feels like I have a friend. Thank you Steve

    • @GOJOWrestling
      @GOJOWrestling 8 місяців тому +2

      I ❤ when he drops a good 24 hour one

  • @trelard
    @trelard 9 місяців тому +29

    That heater sounded like it was about to take off. Another awesome video. Thanks, Steve 😀

    • @lancerevell5979
      @lancerevell5979 9 місяців тому +3

      So far it seems the Chinese and Brits make the best FRH heaters. 😎👍

  • @jordanroot8379
    @jordanroot8379 9 місяців тому +16

    When the world needs him the most, Steve delivers

  • @That_Metal_Dude
    @That_Metal_Dude 9 місяців тому +39

    Yay, more Steve! Just what I need to help me relax for bed!! 🤜🤛

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +26

      Nice!

    • @That_Metal_Dude
      @That_Metal_Dude 9 місяців тому +3

      @@Steve1989MRE finally got a reply after years, nice!!!

  • @kf7mjf
    @kf7mjf 9 місяців тому +19

    The world is going to hell, and here is Steve bringing us wholesome shelf stable food videos to make things better for a few minutes.

  • @elliottjohnson9926
    @elliottjohnson9926 9 місяців тому +13

    Glad to see you still at it and in good health! Thanks for the years of great documentation and entertainment. You rule Steve!

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 4 місяці тому

      He’s in good health because all of the preservatives are going to keep him alive for the next 200 years.

  • @matthewbrown6163
    @matthewbrown6163 9 місяців тому +99

    These are often called Cadet Rations as they are a single meal for Cadets to use on the 1 day field trips. On exercises we were given these for a 24 hour assignment to make your 24 hours alone to make it through with what you could forage in the bush.

    • @skeetsmcgrew3282
      @skeetsmcgrew3282 9 місяців тому +12

      Wtf you foraged? What the hell kind of missions in modern day are places where you have foragable food? Where were you stationed, Brazil?

    • @matthewbrown6163
      @matthewbrown6163 9 місяців тому +27

      @@skeetsmcgrew3282 Bush Tucker - we were in the bush. Native foods were what we were taught to look out for. Surprising what is right under our nose that we don't know about.

    • @GrayFolxy
      @GrayFolxy 9 місяців тому +3

      @@matthewbrown6163mushrooms berries roots ?

    • @matthewbrown6163
      @matthewbrown6163 9 місяців тому +11

      @@GrayFolxy So many foods used by the Aborigines that could be added to supplement a basic intake. Certain fruit bearing trees & bushes could be added to the rations.

    • @matthewbrown6163
      @matthewbrown6163 9 місяців тому +9

      @@GrayFolxy So many native foods we were unable to eat until we were educated by the local indigenous mob. BTW if only you knew what "roots" mean to us LOL Increasing your calorie intake with local knowledge is the key to sustaining longer.

  • @wadewilson524
    @wadewilson524 9 місяців тому +15

    Always great to see a new Steve MRE video drop! One of the few that I will drop everything to stop and watch!

  • @animula6908
    @animula6908 9 місяців тому +16

    I’ve had the flu, so for once it’ll be good for me to let Steve pique my appetite. ❤ Thankful for the brightness these simple videos bring to life. May God bless everyone viewing with me.

    • @stubstoo6331
      @stubstoo6331 9 місяців тому +1

      I just got over it worse than covid. I'm feeling for you.

  • @jamesnicholson3658
    @jamesnicholson3658 9 місяців тому +14

    When they say "single meal" its actually enough to last 12 hours, British rations are 2 main meals and a hearty mid day marching snack/brew so id say thats a great ration for someone yomping or hiking for a few hours. Great vid as always

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 4 місяці тому

      Yes, the technical definition of the word “ration“ means enough food for one man for one day.

    • @jamesnicholson3658
      @jamesnicholson3658 4 місяці тому

      @@davidgold5961 not true, ration means a fixed amount of a commodity

  • @someoneunpopular5920
    @someoneunpopular5920 9 місяців тому +9

    I’m feeling a bit down today, thank god he posted and saved my day.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +5

      Hey I hope the rest of your evening ends up being great and tomorrow too! Alright cool, see ya

  • @Indianny
    @Indianny 9 місяців тому +5

    Steve, you need to sell a shirt that says “Biscuits Brown is back in town”

  • @reekyfartin
    @reekyfartin 9 місяців тому +2

    Steve the calmness of your videos has helped me relive stress and anxiety every time I watch them. Been watching this channel for years.

  • @Dallas_Limey
    @Dallas_Limey 9 місяців тому +21

    “Some of the best tea you can get in a MRE” I’d be ashamed of being British if our ration packs didn’t have the best tea in them.

    • @greatestytcommentator
      @greatestytcommentator 7 місяців тому +1

      Typhoo used to do that stuff in a jar... quite a strange taste...

  • @GlennTillema
    @GlennTillema 9 місяців тому +38

    Another incredible review!
    I don't know if this in your wheelhouse, but with your experience and knowledge of MRE's I'd love to see you either tour a place that makes them or interview someone responsible for making them.

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 4 місяці тому

      The premier place for that would be the US Army Research Laboratories in Natick, Massachusetts, just west of Boston. It is where all of the US MREs are developed and tested.

  • @joshuabrown3525
    @joshuabrown3525 9 місяців тому +6

    When we need him most, Steve gives us another M.R.E review video. He is awesome....

  • @NatiSaednejad
    @NatiSaednejad 9 місяців тому +33

    Every time I think Steve won't possibly bless us with ANOTHER double upload he does. No rationing going on with this content. Nice.

  • @hunterprowsemrereviews9141
    @hunterprowsemrereviews9141 9 місяців тому +12

    Wow what a ration! The British SMR, an outstanding ration to say the least!

  • @Hortonscakes
    @Hortonscakes 9 місяців тому +5

    The community here is awesome! I waited to watch this second video for this morning. Never disappointed! Steve makes me want to get this ration and the Danish one! Damn!

  • @Somadream89
    @Somadream89 9 місяців тому +5

    Nothing makes me happier in life than seeing a fresh Steve upload

  • @jayprivacc
    @jayprivacc 9 місяців тому +1

    Brit here.
    Sausage casserole… Jam and biscuits… A nice hot cup of tea… This is what we would consider a very comforting combination. They really designed that SMR to comfort and morale boost the lads! Someones Nan was definitely working on the SMR/RAT menus in 2021.

  • @Cloud13m
    @Cloud13m 9 місяців тому +4

    Anyone else notice Steve's oddly deep voice in the very beginning that quickly goes back to normal?

  • @Ole_CornPop
    @Ole_CornPop 9 місяців тому +41

    Steve is killin it with the videos this year, how about another camping special?

    • @erad67
      @erad67 9 місяців тому +5

      I thought he was going to have a whole series of home made MRE vids after he did that Thanksgiving one.

    • @lancerevell5979
      @lancerevell5979 9 місяців тому +3

      I'd love to see Steve do a homemade MRE Christmas Dinner, including Christmas Cookies! 😎👍

    • @erad67
      @erad67 9 місяців тому

      @@lancerevell5979 I was thinking along the same line.

  • @rackslow
    @rackslow 9 місяців тому +25

    Steve blessing us with an upload? NICE

  • @glenndouglas8822
    @glenndouglas8822 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm England we call these types of meals...Stodge...to keep ya belly warm on cold nippy rainy winter weather patterns 🌧️

  • @abominusrex3205
    @abominusrex3205 9 місяців тому +1

    2 videos back to back, I’ll save these for bed time to finish the day listening to your soothing voice taking me away from all the troubles of life into the perfect world of mres.

  • @zaymunn9036
    @zaymunn9036 9 місяців тому +10

    This was so relaxing I feel asleep, I love this Channel and these videos Steve is like the uncle that I never had!

  • @cruachan1191
    @cruachan1191 9 місяців тому +19

    UK rations are really cheap and easy to get online, so many of the components in these and the 24hr packs are great for camping/hiking like the wipes, matches, purification tablets as well as the food items. Not a fan of the 3 in 1 hot drinks myself, but that's personal choice, I always stock up on the old sachets of Rombouts coffee if I can find them! Yes, I am the one Brit who doesn't like tea!

    • @oldbatwit5102
      @oldbatwit5102 9 місяців тому +3

      Cheap?
      You must be getting yours off the back of an army lorry.

    • @cruachan1191
      @cruachan1191 9 місяців тому

      @@oldbatwit5102 ebay mostly, around £15 in general for a 24hr pack.

    • @markthompson8733
      @markthompson8733 9 місяців тому

      Not exactly cheap , but they are really good, lots of weird british stuff 😊..brave of you to out yourself for not liking tea ....something strange for a brit ... its in our DNA , hey it'd a crazy world out their ... all the best 👍... btw. Bacon grill was the best we had in our compo ...squaddies know what I'm talking about 😊

    • @cruachan1191
      @cruachan1191 9 місяців тому

      @@markthompson8733 I mean cheap compared to the alternatives, a single MRE or Real Turmat meal is at the very least the same price, probably more, so being able to get 3 meals plus snacks, drinks etc is a good deal IMO. Only use them for day trips or overnighters though, too heavy for multi-day trips. Even 3 Wayfarer pouch meals is probably £15, and that's just the mains.

    • @seany8787
      @seany8787 9 місяців тому

      @@markthompson8733mate, Theres loads of us who dont drink tea! Me and my wife are in our 30’s and we dont, and we know a good few who dont drink tea, some only do coffee but we (me and wife) actually dont like hot drinks!
      Our nephews / nieces wont drink tea either. I feel its very much an older person thing (40++)

  • @jonathanpope9393
    @jonathanpope9393 9 місяців тому +1

    I don't know why but this is one of my favorite channels honestly I think its because of how good he is at what he does. Idk mad respect i love this channel

  • @thesportsmensoutdoors4348
    @thesportsmensoutdoors4348 9 місяців тому +2

    Its great to see that I'm not only one who enjoys these videos after a trying day. I do miss the vintage rations with cigarettes. I would imagine that there are not many left of those floating around.

  • @razorburn7745
    @razorburn7745 9 місяців тому +9

    I like none of the contents of this MRE, but I’m gonna watch this man eat it and savor it, because.. reasons.

    • @thealkymyst
      @thealkymyst 9 місяців тому +12

      You don't get down with Biscuits Brown?

    • @chaimafaghet7343
      @chaimafaghet7343 9 місяців тому +7

      What kind of howling savage doesn't like a sossij casserole?

  • @sophiebaines6768
    @sophiebaines6768 9 місяців тому +6

    I live in England and my son is an army cadet, he had this mre on his last weekend camp! He agrees the casserole is “gourmet” 😂

  • @bo49685
    @bo49685 9 місяців тому +2

    Why do I get so excited when I see a new video pop up from Steve? You are truly a craftsman in this hobby!!!!

  • @mikelauducci
    @mikelauducci 9 місяців тому +1

    Your channel is a museum and I hope it will be preserved as such

  • @mtnbound2764
    @mtnbound2764 9 місяців тому +7

    wow this is actually a really nice ration pack. I would love to have this for a single meal. i imagine however often this is used as a full days ration.

    • @GOJOWrestling
      @GOJOWrestling 8 місяців тому +1

      Not enough calories for a whole day

  • @Dfexnlife
    @Dfexnlife 9 місяців тому +5

    Eating a pepper stick and now watching Steve eat an mre!! What a win!!!! Thanks for posting

    • @RuSosan
      @RuSosan 9 місяців тому +4

      Pepper stick? Like a salami stick with extra pepper?

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +12

      Absolutely decadent! Thanks for stopping by! nice

    • @Dfexnlife
      @Dfexnlife 9 місяців тому +1

      @@RuSosan it’s a beef stick with pepper seasoning, just slightly hot

  • @2010vintagesandwichenjoyer
    @2010vintagesandwichenjoyer 9 місяців тому +2

    steve posting video is a like a christmass gift

  • @hermitowllens
    @hermitowllens 9 місяців тому +2

    I love watching these videos while I eat my dinner, Steve makes MRE food sound so delicious

  • @truckermre
    @truckermre 9 місяців тому +6

    Solid ration!! Great to see you Steve!!

  • @q_raven
    @q_raven 9 місяців тому +4

    Very cool Steve! These videos always make me happy.

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +9

      Hey thanks raven, these British SMR's are great rations

  • @elliswrong
    @elliswrong 9 місяців тому +1

    spooning up a hot dog in a puddle of orange slop "truly delectable"
    love you, steve. don't eer change.

  • @treehuggermc
    @treehuggermc Місяць тому +1

    i have watched a bunch of your videos.. When i was in the army, we never ate the whole MRE.. i realize this is for youtube, so you are testing/sampling stuff.. just wanted to throw that out there. thanks for your videos.

  • @andyinsdca
    @andyinsdca 9 місяців тому +5

    Steve's videos are the only ones I play at normal (1x) speed, there's something about them that makes you want to savor them and not blast through them. The sounds? His voice? The camera shots (like the cloud of dust when he poured the drink powder?)

    • @Khunark
      @Khunark 9 місяців тому +3

      huh. you a fan of alvin and the chipmunks?

    • @BladerBabez
      @BladerBabez 9 місяців тому

      @@KhunarkI do the same. I play at 1.25. Sounds pretty much the same but you save some time

    • @SirTorcharite
      @SirTorcharite 9 місяців тому +1

      Omfg same! I've gotta watch everything on at least 1.25x speed cause mfkrs talk slow to draw out their video time. I'm trying to straight CONSUME some damn information when I'm watching.
      Even some Steve videos I've gotta skip through lil bits occasionally.
      Idk how people can stand to watch videos at regular speed anymore. I've found myself wishing I could turn up most people's speech rates irl too.
      Makes me feel nuts how slow a lot of people speak.

    • @milquetoasted
      @milquetoasted 9 місяців тому +1

      @@SirTorcharite sounds like ADHD

    • @lilyn7497
      @lilyn7497 9 місяців тому

      ​@@milquetoastedNah, ADHD would be unable to sit to watch a video at all... It's true that people talk verrrrry slow in most videos

  • @gregwhates5948
    @gregwhates5948 9 місяців тому +10

    They’re designed for troops going out on day or night patrols - you’d make your hot drink at the FOB in your flask and have the hot meal using the heater
    We are issued cookers and fuel separately for with normal 24hr rations

    • @Sabhaois
      @Sabhaois 2 місяці тому

      Apparently, when the British army go on night patrols they hold each other’s hands?

  • @TGJoeyT
    @TGJoeyT 9 місяців тому +1

    Steve is absolutely spoiling us now. Thank you for continued excellence.

  • @boingkster
    @boingkster 9 місяців тому +8

    Awesome to see mate, I'm watching while waiting for a flight to far western New South Wales, Australia. Awesome to see this! Yes I'm slightly inebriated but, hey, I'm Australian and I guess that's kinda expected.

    • @Raskolnikov70
      @Raskolnikov70 9 місяців тому +3

      The pilots are probably drunk too, so no biggie. How else are they supposed to fly upside-down?

    • @Robnord1
      @Robnord1 9 місяців тому

      @@Raskolnikov70 ˙uʍop ǝpıs dn sı ƃuıɥʇʎɹǝʌǝ 'ɹoʇɐnbǝ ǝɥʇ ʍoןǝq ǝɹ,noʎ ǝɔuO ¡¡ ǝnɹʇ s,ʇɐɥꓕ

  • @technodrone313
    @technodrone313 9 місяців тому +6

    damn steve is banging out the videos lately

  • @charlieroberts3553
    @charlieroberts3553 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for making these videos Steve. I think I can speak for everyone when I say we really, really appreciate it.

  • @Cornchipdisease
    @Cornchipdisease 9 місяців тому +1

    Brings me back man. Only ever had the Canadian MRE’s in the 80’s and 90’s. Thanks for all your videos. 👍🏻

  • @ibanezleftyclub
    @ibanezleftyclub 9 місяців тому +8

    Was there any doubt the British pack would have the best tea ever? lol

  • @XL-sn1jx
    @XL-sn1jx 9 місяців тому +13

    Steve! Have you thought about testing/reviewing popular "prepper" foods like 4patriots/ReadyHour/ReadyWise etc.. always curious if they taste good or if they're "MRE" quality lol

    • @Ole_CornPop
      @Ole_CornPop 9 місяців тому +7

      They are to much like Jim Bakkers whole prepper deal and everyone knows to stay as far away from that as humanly possible. 😂

    • @scrappydoo7887
      @scrappydoo7887 9 місяців тому +3

      Mountain house is the best

    • @treennumbers
      @treennumbers 9 місяців тому +1

      I think the problem is you have to buy those in bulk so it'd be a huge waste of food. Most of them are the same as (possibly even from the same OEM) single meal camping rations though and there are youtube channels that review those.

    • @KyleOfTheNorth
      @KyleOfTheNorth 7 місяців тому +1

      I've tried a bunch of these as my folks bought a few containers of the 4patriots stuff. The meals are much like what you'd find in the camping section, and aside from the main dishes, it's mostly dried fruits and nuts in my experience. I haven't eaten a modern MRE but I'd bet they're tastier than most of the prepper stuff.

  • @novanine
    @novanine 9 місяців тому +2

    Really enjoyed this one.
    I was in my school’s army cadets in the 1980s/90s and it’s great to see how much the ration packs have changed! Ours came in waxed cardboard boxes, with a metal fold-out stove and hexamine tablets for cooking. Also came with a cool little can opener as the mains were in cans. Can’t believe the biscuits brown are still in there though! They were our least favourite item - don’t remember them having any sweetness at all.

  • @AtlasFlynn
    @AtlasFlynn 9 місяців тому +2

    Mate, your arms are looking extra massive in this vid. Good to see you're utilising all those MRE calories 💪

  • @Darththorn
    @Darththorn 9 місяців тому +4

    Steve is back!
    NICE!

  • @dand5829
    @dand5829 9 місяців тому +4

    My toddler eats the same tactical fruit pouches haha

  • @wan369
    @wan369 9 місяців тому +1

    Just woke up, getting a notification for a new Steve mre video instantly made my day!

  • @ItsMeMarioJr
    @ItsMeMarioJr 9 місяців тому +1

    I've been following your channel for about 5 years. My 10 year old Son digs them also.
    Great stuff, man.

  • @mondobizarrro5468
    @mondobizarrro5468 9 місяців тому +4

    New steve double feature. Nice

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +1

      Hope you enjoy the two new ones and have a nice evening mondo. Alright cool, see ya

  • @MrAdub97
    @MrAdub97 9 місяців тому +5

    My first video of yours I caught since I graduated navy bootcamp a week ago….got have I missed you weird thing is I wanted a mre so bad there because of you but we don’t get them in the navy lol

    • @brandenjackson3552
      @brandenjackson3552 9 місяців тому +1

      Well, if you need a bright side, if you ever do CAX in 29 palms with the Marines you'll get the chance. Welcome to the family, Tenticals, oorah.

    • @MrAdub97
      @MrAdub97 9 місяців тому

      @@brandenjackson3552 oorah!

    • @Raskolnikov70
      @Raskolnikov70 9 місяців тому

      "we don’t get them in the navy" - you say that like it's a bad thing. You guys get great food, I was Army stationed on a Navy base for a year and the galley was top-tier all the time, even midrats. Then had go back to the Army where you're lucky if they even bother warming up what they serve you.

    • @MrAdub97
      @MrAdub97 9 місяців тому

      @@Raskolnikov70 galley food thst that good bro not going lol and I wasn’t complaining just was saying wouldn’t have minded a mre just to think about Steve’s content

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +4

      Oh wow I hope you can get an MRE soon, and thank you for your service! Thanks for stopping by and see ya again soon, I got an Estonian and Swedish ration next

  • @BSOFundin
    @BSOFundin 9 місяців тому +1

    Here is another sign of Steve as a gentleman. When that biscuit broke off I would have stuck my fingers right the tea to get it but Steve shows the proper way to scoop it out with a spoon.

  • @SEiiBUTSU
    @SEiiBUTSU 9 місяців тому +1

    Steve, our wholesome ration warrior is back in the scene to lighten the day. Thank you for your service to this community this year sir!
    P.s. gotta love some biscuits brown

  • @chudmaverick6256
    @chudmaverick6256 9 місяців тому +3

    THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF MRE HAS COMETH

  • @wildwine6400
    @wildwine6400 9 місяців тому +7

    Pretty surprised to see plum jam in a British mre. It's not a common jam here. That could have been more popular to be blackcurrant jam, for a taste of home!

    • @redactedanticretin
      @redactedanticretin 9 місяців тому

      blackcurrent ? like blackberrys?

    • @wildwine6400
      @wildwine6400 9 місяців тому +14

      @@redactedanticretin no blackcurrant. Completely different unique flavour. In the UK anything purple is usually blackcurrant flavour, like in Starburst and Skittles. The most famous being the drink, Ribena, made from blackcurrants

    • @verteup
      @verteup 9 місяців тому +1

      Black currant is a type of berry. Nothing like a blackberry.

    • @greatwolf5372
      @greatwolf5372 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@wildwine6400 Banned in North America for more than a hundred years because it carries a fungus that almost drove our native oaks into extinction. So most of us here don't know what it tastes like lol.

    • @wildwine6400
      @wildwine6400 9 місяців тому +1

      @@greatwolf5372 yeah I read about that. I read some places are allowed to grow it now but it has to be done in small batches in a very controlled environment. Its hard to describe such a common taste to someone from the UK to someone who hasn't had it. I've heard an American describe it as a grapey/piney taste. Very common to be mixed with apples in pies or as a cordial

  • @stupidflanders8819
    @stupidflanders8819 9 місяців тому +1

    So yeah, love Steve’s videos. Been watching for years.
    But I am curious why he doesn’t monetize his videos. He puts out great content and should be paid for it.
    With 2.1 million subscribers, Steve should be a multi millionaire.

  • @StormTrackerWV
    @StormTrackerWV 9 місяців тому +1

    One of my favorite things in life is hearing Steve say "Oooops"--just the way he says it 😊😊😊 Great video, this was a nice MRE, I'd be happy with it if out in the field!

  • @TheDarthEddie
    @TheDarthEddie 9 місяців тому +3

    Two Steve video drops in one night.
    "Daddy, where were you when Steve dropped new videos?"
    "Well, Timmy, I was just getting my tray out..."

  • @johngleeman8347
    @johngleeman8347 9 місяців тому +3

    You know it's a UK ration because it has 3-1 tea and biscuits (brown). X3

  • @gibkl4837
    @gibkl4837 9 місяців тому +1

    "How the Christmas meal, son?"
    "Nice" (standing in the corner, chewing the meal silently for 30 minutes)

  • @mannyd5395
    @mannyd5395 9 місяців тому +2

    I hope this isn't it for the holidays, but if it is, happy Thanksgiving and merry Christmas Steve. Glad to see you still at it man.

  • @Ara_Arasaka
    @Ara_Arasaka 9 місяців тому +3

    STEVE I LOVE YOU

    • @Steve1989MRE
      @Steve1989MRE  9 місяців тому +1

      Much love back Arasaka, take care & all the best

    • @Ara_Arasaka
      @Ara_Arasaka 9 місяців тому

      It has been going good~
      You always manage to post on rainy days in az and it’s such a good vibe.
      Hope you have an amazing and safe set of holidays