2021 Ukrainian 24 Hour Field Ration Review Pork Tushonka & Kasha MRE Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test
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- Опубликовано: 23 фев 2022
- Check out this incredibly well made ration from Ukraine. It rivals the MRE in terms of rugged packaging, but with refreshingly high quality and delicious food that is more in comparison to a French RCIR or Spanish ICR. They really nailed it with this one - and I take my time with properly going about how such a well made ration should be prepared. It could be eaten quickly, but it can also be savored. That is what we do here with this fantastic ration.
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I am from Ukraine and I can tell you a little about the history of the creation of the diet. The soldiers were asked: what do you want to be there? They answered the food as our mothers cook at home, so that we feel the warmth of home and know what we are fighting for.
And this is not just a beautiful story, but the truth. This is the task that was set. Prepare food that feels like homemade.
You need to understand something about Ukrainians. We don't like restaurants and cafes. 95% of the food we eat is prepared at home. And we all eat together as a family.
That is a lovely story; I can’t wait to find some recipes to try and replicate the kasha and the soups in this MRE. Since the pandemic started we’ve been making all our meals at home, and it’s been wonderful.
I hope that you all can, very soon, gather around your tables with your families and enjoy a good meal in peace
@@lizajoymorales248
I have not seen my family for 10 days. After the victory, I will definitely see, we will drink and celebrate the victory!
@@vladkudrya9615 When Ukraine is victorious, I will think of you and your loved ones, together, celebrating. Glory to Ukraine!
@@ALT-vz3jn bro) just buy some buckweat and beef tushonka in some Yammy market(i dont know where u from but in Canada its like food store with estern euro food) so and put it to the microwave together. That is it.
Never changes format, never changes style, never changes rating system, never changes music, simple, happy, jovial Steve and his MREs. Thanks for staying the course for so many years man
You don't mess with perfection.
1 mam band close to 2 million subs. Right on, Steve.
i agree but a small part of me wishes for music samples from the coutries that are being review from time to time
He does change up the hair sometimes though
@@reversecolin1256788 that makes sense actually, maybe an older military song when showing off where it's from at the start?
2:04 Man has two superpowers: 1. Immune to poison damage, 2. Can read any language, provided it is on an MRE.
He can also see through things knowing whats inside even when there is no script on the pack. Steve's Spartan
He also has premonition apparently, mf uploaded this the day of the invasion
He actually got badly poisoned with this one
@@rikiorikio9368huh??
If anyone's wondering why there's so much grain in the MRE, Ukraine has a major agricultural sector and one of the biggest exporters of grain in the region.
The way I see it, grain = carbs, carbs = energy and energy = happy soldier
@@nasanierulastname2997 as opposed to US MREs where the first ingredient on some items is corn syrup....
@@tubulartuber i mean there is a shit ton of corn farms in US so can't really blame them
Ukraine is typically known as “The Breadbasket of Europe”
Let’s hope the Russians stop slaughtering their cities and claiming them to be Nazis.
Steve always shows up when we need him most!!!!!! He's like the MRE Batman.
Someone called?
You must be a bit of a nutter? From one to another, the world needs us soon. Told you I was one
With a gut of impermeable stainless steel!
He's not the hero we deserve but he's the hero we need...
@@thebatman911 Yeah, you owe me $500 for busting out my side panel when you 'passed me' in that tank thing of yours.
One thing to note is that when UA troops were training in Oklahoma, they actually asked for more "soups" on the menu. I think this sort of stew/goulash/soup like most of the menu in this ration is actually a unique insight into Ukranian cuisine and food culture. World culture learned through a combat ration!
Same point. And here another point - we really trying to care our fighters
soup connoseiurs
@@aggravatedfruit_au Russians are too, to be honest. We're not that different in terms of cooking and food.
It's conaisseur
Here in eastern europe, the main meal during the day is the lunch - which usually contains of two course meal - soup and main dish. So even kids in school, or factory cafeteria or "lunch meals" in restaurants etc... have soup with every lunch, it is just normal to have soup with lunch every day.
Steve, the low viscosity honey makes perfect sense. You are using it at a comfortable room temperature where you are. In a cold Ukrainian winter, that honey will thicken considerably and be more like other honey you have evaluated in other MREs. If it were ultra-thick at your room temperature, it will be almost impossible to extract from the little envelope when it is -20 deg all day and night.
Where did you see the frosts in ukraine, they have a very mild winter.
Ukraine has surprisingly mild winters.
Ukrainian winter is somewhere between German and Russian in how cold it gets. Think New York with more snow.
@@penyuk1851 Russian winters are different, in the Western part of Russia, for example in Moscow, it is a very mild winter, in winter you can walk in summer shoes. But Winter in Siberia is a completely different matter. And what is shown here as winter causes only a grin.
@@penyuk1851 Was going to say our winters here in NY are far more brutal than those in Ukraine, I was showing my buddy from Ukraine pictures of my car covered with over a foot of snow and he was like "Is that after the whole winter?" No man that was overnight. Lake effect Snow is a hell of a drug.
I think Steve is fluent in every language as long as he’s reading an mre
😂😂😂
"what's your super power?"
It's like the Monkey's Paw - he wished to be fluent in all languages and was granted the ability but only when reading MREs
Russian and Ukrainian are Latin-based languages- it’s just that the written alphabet is different. If you learn the Cyrillic letters, you’re able to sound out written Russian/Ukrainian. Once you do that, many basic and technical words share sounds or bases with English or Romance languages. You won’t be super functional for speaking, but will be able to recognize basic labels and signs like coffee, toilet, stop, restaurant, police, etc.
Of course, we can’t visit now, but I would definitely recommend learning the alphabet on the flight over if I were to travel to a country that speaks Russian or Ukrainian.
I can tell you one thing as an ex-soldier, when you are somewhere on a distant battlefield away from home, if you have a good all-day MRE can raise your morale very much and that is exactly what every country just forgets, this Ukrainian is very good, definitely something I could eat (although I wish the soldiers dont have to use it in war but in peace)
I agree with your sentiment but I was just imagining a marine ignoring his wife's dinner and opening an MRE at the table lol
The only time of the day i look forward to during out field is meal time. Everything tastes great after a day in the field. Back in office, MRE taste like crap.
cool story
I've seen what the Russians are eating. It's no wonder Ukrainian morale is so much higher, aside from all the other factors. An army marches on its stomach.
@@ImTheKingOfHyrule It's terrible. They're like dogs. Some lost their MRE ration (that's trash anyway)and goes loot shop and smack hens to steal.
This is how Putin's military are now.
11:26 - "let's give this another second"
*1 second later*
"alright, that's good"
Steve is a man of his word
I think that’s his subtle humor showing up
I think he cut out the waiting time, you can see the smallest of shifts in the screen? Or was that only me who saw that haha
woah so true
Haha
@@sinch4044 no shit
he’s been putting me to sleep for over 6 years, not it a bad way at all just so relaxing and calm with a positive energy. I was telling my girlfriend last night because she always asks why I’m watching this at night all the time lol.
It's good asmr forsure lol
Steve has an extremely soothing voice and i often fall asleep to his kind voice. I can listen to his videos over and over
He is our Bob Ross.
Me too
Mr Carlsons lab is good for that also.
Another effortless classic, I can never tell if Steve is trying to be funny or if I just think his personality is hilarious.
Kinda reminds me of Peter Evans in Dahmer hahaha
It's both. He does genuinely seem like a funny dude but the personality he presents on camera is extremely odd in an endearing way at the same time.
It's called dry humor
When is he going on Joe Rogan?
@@bennym5244 no
I used to watch this guy years ago and literally nothing has changed, in a good way. Just doing the same thing, hasn’t sold out and filled it with sponsorship shout outs, or over produced video edits. Good to see
No sponsorship, but he does talk fondly about the cigarettes.
Why is it selling out to provide for yourself
@@queerlibtardhippie9357 because the people that follow you don’t want to see that crap. They will then lose interest and not follow you. Selling out to advertisers makes you lose credibility.
@@queerlibtardhippie9357 ….. Because it plainly IS. If you can’t see that, then it’s probably fruitless to explain it to you. The more simplistic a concept, the more words it takes to explain to someone, because it is evident there are so many other simple underlying concepts they don’t understand in the first place. All of which have to explained first…
@@queerlibtardhippie9357 is it providing for your self or providing for the sponsor. thats where the line is.
A tip from a Ukrainian: you're supposed to drop the rye crackers into the pea soup, it's actually how it's usually eaten here- with croutons
Edit: also, honey can be eaten on its own, but it's better to add it in the tea, not only does it tastes good, but also it's used as one of the home remedies for a cold
in Mexico we also have tea or hot water with honey as a remedy for colds
In the US we drink hot tea, honey and whiskey together for colds, it's called a hot toddy
Are you still in Ukraine? How's it looking?
@@greyngreyer5 in western Ukraine everything pretty quiet. Air alarms sometimes but it’s okay. We are winning for this moment.
@@gilbertosgamingreviews8973 I use peppercorn tea with honey
I am very glad that you liked our ration, I have been subscribed to your channel for a very long time, and I always dreamed that you would review our ration. I also want to express my gratitude to all Americans for their support, we are very grateful to you and love you! Glory to Ukraine and God bless America!
Kick ass and take names brother. Never give up.
💙💛
The free world will always support Ukraine. Always fight for Freedom!
Fund your own war. 😒
@@UnknownUser-fe5zuwell at least we know for all the billions they are getting they are eating well
From what I have been able to gather from those in Ukraine these rations are only really used during rapid assaults or when in the froward most positions. With most of the Ukrainian armed forces getting either pre-prepared meals from field kitchens or being issued basic ingredients ( canned goods, doctors sausage, oil, bread, etc.) to cook while in the field
TikTok and reddit have offered plenty of videos of the field cooks at work, and man the fresh stuff looks utterly delicious.
Doctors sausage?
The standard, pink Soviet slicing sausage for sandwiches etc...
Doctors sausage, they developed it in the USSR as a nutritional, easily digested meat sausage ( containing milk too I think) for people recovering from illness. It wound up becoming very popular.
@@budgreen4x4 Bologna. Big chunks of lean bologna with slightly different spices than what you'll find in the grocery store.
I live in Romania, and that's exactly what you would eat in this part of the world, Ukraine included. So when you are out there under fire and shells, this is the kind of thing that will remind you of home , and what the fuck you're fighting for.
@@teiuq3885 If you understand the division of the С С С Р in the 19th century, you'll understand what I'm implying. This being said, I'm NOT pro 🇷🇺
If the 🇺🇦 president had been tactful, this whole saga would have been avoided.
@@srinarayan2687 good old victim blaming. "If Ukrainian president wouldn't do this or that, putin would not lost his mind and made a biggest war in Europe since WW2". I like how much influence Ukrainian president has on russian crazy tzar in your opinion.
@@oleksandrbespalov9713 Refer to my reply earlier. Its clear enough.
No USA troops in the Ukraine because there's no oil or $$$ to make.
Just all bull shit propaganda
@@whiteboi3818 Nice one buddy 🤣 however there are North American Mercenaries on the ground in 🇺🇦
I don’t think it’s “good timing”. I believe Steve is showing his support for Ukraine in his own way. I think Steve did this one purposely. And it’s great to see him and have this content
He's supporting them without having to say anything. Plausible deniability against any potential haters. He's a smart cookie.
A nice cookie :)
Yeah when I first saw the thumbnail I thought “well that’s a bit out of touch huh” but upon watching it’s a thoughtful and humanizing look at a place we in the us really only think of in the context of war or power and powerlessness
You quite literally just described why this post is good timing. Good timing can be both unintentional and intentional.
Steve is a great example of a wonderful human being. Simple as that. He's often likened to the late, very great Bob Ross. And those who say that are damn right.
I wish I had even a fraction of the passion that this man has for MREs for anything in my life. His charisma and enthusiasm is so dynamic that he can make millions of people interested in watching something that should be boring. This is amazing.
I'm very impressed that there wasn't much sugar for the whole day. There were essentially no desserts, no pre-sweetened beverages and only 1 candy for the day. The food looked wholesome and full of fiber.
Sugar isn't bad. Especially in MRE's. It's easily packed in small portions and contains high amount of energy which is needed, especially in combat situations, but the menu on this indeed looked well thought out.
He mentioned Spanish MRE. I checked the list of rations it has to offer, since I'm from there, and you get a bunch of hearty stews, a can of seafood for each meal and the sweets were only crackers and jams
I saw some other comment from someone who said they were from Ukraine, and that they don't eat much sugar over there
@@ItsMeTrist It's generally better to get that sugar from complex grains for more sustained energy. Pure sugar leads to a crash generally and minimal additional nutrition. The rich kasha in this ration would keep a person going for a while just on its own, much longer than some of the processed sweet stuff in the US ration.
Wth where are the cigarettes?
Steve would make a great autopsy pathologist.
“Alright. That’s the heart. Let’s get this out on the tray. Nice!”
you sir need more likes. I had a hearty chuckle at your comment
Hilarious, good job. Nice!
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"Nice hiss."
@@nuggert "wow, this has gone bad."
takes a bite
"this is pretty much inedible"
takes another bite.
I don't know how he does it. At its core, we're just watching a guy eat food, yet I'm still entertained. I love this channel.
and im always getting something to eat while watching because i always get hungry while doing so xD
@@JawasRandomStuff SAME!
There's something so oddly relaxing and enjoyable about this channel and Steve himself. I've heard people compare him to Bob Ross and I think it makes perfect sense
@@BinkleCrunksworthXVI Steve is also really knowledgeable on everything he reviews. I always learn something interesting.
comfy voice, kind & humble guy, slightly weird and entertaining👍
Am I the only one who thinks 9 months is long enough to go without a video from Steve? Hope you're doing okay Steve and happy holidays.
@Jason Newman I'll say! Steve; hope everything is well with you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both.
PS Steve, in Germany and Poland, chocolate-covered biscuits are popular. I'd try cracker + chocolate + apricot + coffee in the mouth at the same time.
Yea awhile ago he used to take breaks like this lol I think a lot of the newer viewers might be overreacting
I know he's gotten sick a couple times from a couple of different MREs, I just hope one finally hasn't gotten the better of him. I'm ready to hear "let's get this out on a tray. Nice!" And "Nice hiss" again. Steve is a RUclips treasure.
There are rumors that said he's already dead in Ukraine (i don't entirely believe in this rumor though)
Yea I’ve genuinely come over to check for new videos ….. pretty worrying
Looks like the kind of food my grandmother makes - so good and healthy, and so cheap!
The way to Steve's heart, home cooking and a good quality gusset.
Hahahaha🤣👍
Home cooking? Nah it has to be loaded with preservatives.
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And at least several years old.
Nice.
I have a good quality gusset for Steve. 😄
Never underestimate the effect that a good, hot meal has on morale...
I feel like the 4th heating pack wasn't because a specific meal needed it but to allow the soldier to break up their meals into four hot meals if they wanted. And while the tea either needs hot water or multiple hours (cold steeping) the instant coffee could easily be stirred into cold water and immediately consumed. And if you're going to go to the trouble of leaving a cup out overnight with your teabags, it's nice that your able to make two teabags worth.
Won't save them from the reality that their leadership is corrupt and uses them as cannon fodder to protect oligarchs.
@@nicolescats2 I didn't think about that but it's a smart insight I didn't think about
@@nicolescats2 Also gives you an extra one for chucking in your sleeping bag when its cold, something that is apparently common practice for a lot of soldiers to the point where people would regularly eat some meals cold so they could use the heating pack to stay warm at night. Putting in extra's means troops are eating their meals hot and keeping warm at night.
@@nicolescats2 I bet there's tons of good uses for an extra heating pack. I don't think they cost or weigh much. So it's a case of 'why not?'. I bet that one extra pack per box is worth its weight in gold in a Ukrainian trench. It gets very cold out there in the fall, winter and early spring.
Heat up some water for some coffee or tea. Heat up a water bottle to put in your sleeping bag or something small to put inside your socks or gloves during a watch. Especially at night when you probably don't want to be lighting any fires. The utilities are endless.
I bet they added it after feedback from the guys and girls at the front. It's good to see stuff like that happening. To me it's an indication of a functioning system. Communication and evaluations are happening.
The DPNP-P's are awesome. BUT the problem with all of our MRE's is that the quality and taste varies between contractors who supply them. Some of them are as close to homecooked meals as it gets (you got the right one there). Others - not so much. In any case, they are waaaaaay better than the ones we used to get back in 2015, with all those tin cans. The canned "barley with pork" one was especially atrocious - even the dogs we used to have on our FOP preferred to fast rather than munch on those. But the DPNP-P's - damn! I've cracked open one that was expired 6 months to see what I could salvage for the dog - and guess what? - the food was still good! The jam, the hardtack and the bread were all goners, but all the other stuff held up pretty well.
A couple of comments on our "cossack MRE's" as follows:
- you can heat those retort packages bu throwing them into a campfire. We used to do just that when we got a chance - to save water.
- some of the MRE's have transparent plastic spoons. Those are sturdier than the white ones and don't deform so easily when dumped in hot water.
- the jam packets are great snacks to have in your cargo pocket. Also, we used to mix them with water to get "brombas" - a sort of vitamin beverage to enjoy when it's hot. Also, you can almost make a cake or cobbler with those and some "Kozak" hardtack.
- speaking of which, the "Kozak" hardtack you got is a rare treat. We used to save them for later snackies - with jam, honey or on its own. With the chicken menu you got, we used to scoop the nore gravy with the hardtack or soak it in it. it's surprisingly good.
- the dry bread ("sukhari") are great with any soup or dumped in sweet coffee.
- a lot of the guys loved adding pepper to the pea soup, myself included.
- any "tushonkas" were saved for later. The catck is that it goes with anything. We used to throw some ramen in the retort, add hot water and boom! Instant morale boost with some added calories.
- the honey proved to be a great antiseptic for wounds. Some deep recon experience from a combat medic there.
Thanks for your content man. Always an honest opinion. Long-time fan. Слава Україні!)
Героям слава!
Awesome, thank you for sharing.
I find it so sweet how you say you save the snacks and that some are a rare treat. Makes you feel connected to the soldier, seeing their human side. It delightful that it is food of all things that does it.
Regarding honey as an antiseptic for wounds: Sometimes the ancient methods work. Honey has been used in this way for over four and a half thousand years.
I’ve actually never had an MRE make me feel hungry before.
Surprisingly this one did. It actually looks like it would fill you up and fuel you.
That pea soup, man. I want some right now.
@@I3urtonSame, my Grandmother used to make a Pea and Ham soup cause I hated green vegetables as a kid, it was the best thing in the world and I would carve a world into the core of the Earth to have it again.
I'm glad to know that the soldiers on Ukraine at least have a nice meal to boost their morale. I wish you the best from Poland
Fuuuuuck.................
Best of luck to you man
I have always respected the Polish people and I know your hands are as tied as ours but at least from what I have seen your country has been outstanding in providing every ounce of support you possibly can which is more than most countries can say. you should be proud.
@@ColtGColtG Polish are the best NATO lapdogs you can find...
@@Triggernlfrl who's has very happily given a litterl covoy of ammo for Ukraine.
I like how I started watching Steve to see him eat archaic and disgusting food from upwards of 70 years ago, but now I find myself absolutely delighted when he demonstrates a well made, high quality modern ration
The old stuff is always fascinating to see and is the main reason I subscribed as well, but seeing the variety and different levels of quality in more modern rations from around the world is absolutely fascinating
Plus if I see a good one I can probably find one to try~ Not so much with the old MREs lol
Chef: "Make sure to mix emulsifiers into the sauce to avoid breaking the oil."
Steve: "The oil separation...that's beautiful."
This is the first time I actually see Steve polish entirely the whole lunch & dinner. In most cases he just eats a few spoonful and leaves the rest on the plate. I think the gum and sweets are dual purpose for both the military and the kids on liberated areas to give and in most cases during warfare. Excellent product
Apparently they couldn't make enough of them, because there's video and reports of Ukrainian troops starving and freezing right now, I feel bad for them.
Usually he eats like centuries old rations though. Can't blame him for not finishing them.
Modern day rations he usually finishes unless it's something like the Israel ration that was mostly fish.
@@Initial_Gopnik Like hey are only getting weapon's but no MREs 🤦
@@andriandrason1318Okay, I never said they weren't getting MRE's. I just said Ukraine couldn't make enough of them before this drawn out conflict ensued, and who can blame them, they've been at war for almost a year, and soldiers don't eat oxygen.
The most timely and relevant MRE you’ve done.
He's probably had this vid ready for weeks
@@PerspectiveEngineer lol
Next russian mre
No kidding. Crazy good timing.
Maybe because he picked it for this video you fat kid
I’m from Ukraine and I’m in Ukraine right now, just wanted to say thank you 🙏 everyone for your support, we feel it and we love you, also happy to know our soldiers have that good MRE!
Prayers heading your way. May all this craziness end soon
Good luck mate.
Slava Ukraini!!
The world is impressed by the people of Ukraine. You are as tough as nails, even the grandmothers are fierce. And your president is an amazing leader.
We are sending former soldiers from America to help you out. We are pushing our politicians to create a No Fly Zone. Hang in there and stay strong. Help is on the way, though it won't come as quickly as anyone would like. Ukraine will be victorious and putin will be dead.
Good luck to you and your country you're strong people and you will win this war
Keep fighting and here is hoping the rest of the world backs you up.
Steve the kinda guy you can chill out with for hours, he seems like a good guy.
Glad the lads in Ukrainian are eating well. Thank you
The lads in Bakhmut aren’t
@@MichaelJ44 The Russians definitely aren't. Can't even take the city.
Gotta keep those Nazis well fed, right?
Snowed in today and find this gem. The timing of a Ukrainian ration. This man just gets it! Thank You Steve
Or incredibly insensitive using a global conflict to generate hits for his channel … depends how you look at it
@@Sirdigbyfafontbittocks It’s his way of showing support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 That is how I look at it.
@@chrisb.3001 by reviewing a Ukrainian MRE …did you see the man ran over by a tank today?
@Sir Digby Fafont Bittocks Bruh stfu snowflake, who cares about those ukraine bums
@@Sirdigbyfafontbittocks his channel is based around nothing but mres whats wrong w you it’s a harmless video go find something else to cry abt
I'm Polish and our cuisine is not that far off from Ukrainian. This ration looks like actual homemade food I ate as a kid, except for the herbatniki / dry biscuits. Add some pierogi / varenyky, barszcz / borscht, and you're set.
Слава Україні 💙💛
Because Poland is our brothers!!!
Here in the US you can find pierogies deep fried or sautéed in butter and served as alternative to fries or onion rings where I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania
@@rem145 then it's only in the east then because here in the west it's a main course that is boiled. And only boiled. I've never seen a deep fried pierogi not even at a county fair.
Your country is godsend. Thank you, Polska, for all the help you provide Ukraine with. Дуже вам вдячні
you can tell this is made by a country that cares about its soldiers. ive never been particularly interested in trying a field ration before but i would love this.
I often take a french mre (I haven't tried others, but this ukrainian one looks great) when I go on a hike, it's nice to have good meals in a compact package.
I can't explain why I enjoy watching this so much. You're so happy with so little, its inspiring!
Sadly these MREs are going to be put through their paces over the next few days. Support and prayers to my Ukrainians friends! Thanks for the appropriate video Steve!
Slava ukraini, heroyam slava.
The least NATO could do is ship in a few MREs.
@@richardroberts4355 they did a lot more than that lo lol
Stop watching the news. For your health if anything.
@@anartistsrendition4386 nothing wrong with being informed and knowing what's going on(although you could argue, humans aren't emotionally equipped to know about every atrocity and tragedy going on around the world) it only when people get overly obsessed or extremely upset is it a problem
I wish they had this type of ration when I served in the army. Very generous. Here's to the people of Ukraine. Stay safe and take care.
I know. The early MREs were pretty much processed food in a pouch. Heating element? No way. I ate them cold.
It always makes me happy when I see a good hearty ration like this. God knows they need it. A decent meal must be amazing for morale
It's obvious the Ukrainian military cares about the well being of its soldiers. When we were out on maneuvers I always came back several kilos lighter. Honestly Australian rations back in the day were absolute rubbish. You'd get more nutrition chewing bark.
Nothing true respect for Ukraine!
That is a BEAUTIFUL ration! No Disgusting 'chicken ala king' B.S..
Food and as Steve said, no sugar-crash in 2 hours. I remember having to have your own salt, pepper, hot sauce and coffee to make an MRE edible, not good, just edible. I know of a Sgt at Ft Campbell that used to carry a propane torch in his pack to heat things in his canteen cup(that was back in the 80s before the FRH). I think a pack of jalapeno cheese would be great but this thing is fine the way it is. I could see keeping the Chocolate and a pack of those crackers in your pocket for a snack but with the portion size and it being real food (not sugar calories), you probably don't need a snack between meals.
I am so glad that those folks have a good meal. They really need it right now.
Great Video! Ya'll Take Care and be safe (And keep the Ukrainian people in your prayers), John
4:12 I love how positive Steve is, that spoon is just doing the trick means it isn't very strong. Love it
Steve, you deserve a show on food channel! Thanks for your thorough critiques and polite mannerism. Your parents did a fine job!
When the world needed him the most he returns… and with an MRE that is most likely being used in battle right now. Steve is either a marketing genius (who understands that millions of people are searching the word ‘Ukraine’) or he is so dedicated to his art he waited until the world was in disarray he came back. Either way I was glad to get the notification!
He wants them views like any other youtuber out there
@@GeraltOfRivia69 exactly- opportunistic.
Nah Steve obviously doesn’t do this to milk money. It’s easy to see he’s a quality of quantity creator. Personally, I think he did this as his own little way of showing support for Ukraine.
Hello! He’s STEVE1989; a god amongst men!
@@rachkate76 but hey,atleast he didnt do something bad to get views
What a fitting MRE to showcase. I hope everyone tuning in is alright, and if not, that things will get better. 🙏
Slava ukraini, heroyam slava.
@@RoundenBrown what does that mean?
@@coltm4a186 Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the Heroes!
слава україні героям слава!
@@coltm4a186 it's basically the Ukrainian national motto. Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes.
@@coltm4a186 Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes.
Sign me up for Ukrainian rations all day every day, over any other country. This looks amazing for off-the-shelf. Low sugar/candy content, highly nutritious and fatty meal with starches. That coupled with Steve's review makes me want to eat this as a normal food item day to day. Plus it actually looks palatable and not like dog food.
A Ukrainian ration put him in the ER back in 2015 that ended up costing him $15K
I think this is one of the rare MREs that I actually could eat and enjoy. Although I’m enjoying Steve enjoying the MRE.
Hello Steve, I’m Ukrainian and I’ve been watching your videos for few years now, thank you for reviewing this one
Are you in Ukraine right now or do you have family there? As a student in history/international politics I have been watching the news on the attack continuously. Praying for your country 🙏
@@online4christ660 Слава Україні! Героям слава! Glory to Ukraine!
@@henrymrerations4421 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Man, there is a LOT of that beef and buckwheat porridge! You're gonna start the day off with a warm full belly for sure on that one. Nice to have you back, Steve!
Nice!
That would be ideal for a morning person, I'd like to save the porridge for around 9, and start at 6 with only a coffee, the apple butter and some crackers. But that's for hiking.
I do love a bowl of beef and buckwheat
@@r2dadizubz Mm'kay
That lunch meal could be split in two and saved for the next day. Use the coffee from dinner for that too.
Congrats on hitting the algorithm! Really hope you come back with more content! I know you are somewhat limited on how many videos you can really make about MREs, but you have a vibe that I really like, I love listening to you talk about things you're passionate about, and my favorite parts are DEFINATELY when you try the smokes! So authentic in your reaction.
I think I've seen all of Steves posts. Clearly, the most knowledgeable ration reviewer. Good, well researched, detailed information about the accessories and rations, with articulate descriptions of the tastes and textures of the food.
whenever I'm down in the dumps Steve comes around and gives us an hour long special in our time of need. My prayers and thoughts for the people of the Ukraine.
and so do mine!
Amen to that buddy.
Amen.
Good luck to Russia as well 🍻
Also, pork tushonka can be saved for separate meals that can be cooked say with simple pasta once an opportunity arises. A huge morale boost, tested that myself while in the bomb shelter.
Good luck over there.
Best wishes!!
God be with you.
God be with you
"..tested this myself while in a bomb shelter" Now, I understand and appreciate your desire to accurately test these things, but that's a bit extreme! Take care dude, hope you're in a safe spot now.
That dry bread with that pea soup has produced magic. Imagine eating that after a harsh day of fighting, -20 degree climate. You eat that and it’s a life saver and a amazing morale booster. You defo be looking forward to that daily.
No
Soup is so bad I want a burger
@@crazygamingyt7245 I mean the closest you’ll get to a MRE burger is that pizza MRE he covered a whole back 🤣 but might have missed something
@@srinfinity5587 yesss pizza is the best
For slavs it is comfort food. Not many americans would understand.
steve i love your calming aura. i could listen to you talk all day.
At 15:25 the way he talks about the gusset on the retort pouch feels like a coded message for Ukraine. "It can stand up on its own... And that makes all the difference"
5:23 Smells pretty STRONG
19:00 Seems pretty STRONG
19:30 Won't just fall apart
30:22 Quality food that will keep them strong, cause that's what they're gonna need.
Steve is a Western intel asset confirmed. Who knew that the modern-day iteration of numbers stations would be a YT channel for reviewing MRE’s.
Steve reminds me to enjoy my food. Sometimes I watch him while scarfing down my dinner after work. When he smells and tastes a dry old cracker like it's a fine wine, it reminds me to slow down and actually experience my fresh home-cooked food.
Same!
Exactly.
@Mekehl what are you on about
Leave it to people like Mekehl to act like a jackass toward a harmless comment- all these flavors and he had to be salty… and for what??
@@chasewebb7417 prob a Chinese or Russian or Congo bot
I dont know why I keep watching these videos. But I think this guy should review everything in life. His review skills are top notch. Most reviews and reviewers annoy me. He's great.
Great content as usual from the accurate map at the start to the very end. Keep up the good work.
Ukrainian MRE's are all about ordinary home-made food, but of extra quality and extra fat. You should try the reinforced menu #1 with borsch and beef stew. You'll get blown off!
I AM FROM THE FUTURE, THIS IS ALL PROPGANDA!!! I LOVE STEVE BUT TEH DEEP STATE HAS TEKEN OVER HIS CHANNEL! PLEASE TRUST IN GOD TO BLESS OUR TROOPS AND NOT ZELENSKY!!
Must be some ration. If it’ll blow me off I’ll take a case.
Yeah, I was just thinking that. Such a homely, almost nostalgic feeling to it.
You meant blown away right??
@@cleve6482, depends on in which part of the world you are trying it ;)
Steve, you have no idea how big of a smile I get when i hear the “lets get this out onto a tray…nice” the best catchphrases just makes me happy.
It should be on a T-shirt
I’d buy that shirt for real. I hope it happens
I love it when he geeks out over the MRE. which is every video LOL! Love ya man!
If your like me, then you know when it's coming and say it about the same time :) Makes my day every time too.
@@Ms_Princess_Zelda He has "Nice Hiss" T-shirts!
Ukraine is within the "breadbasket" region of Europe. It is some of the richest farmland on Earth. So it is not surprising their rations can be hearty, fresh, and wholesome.
Makes sense why yellow portion of the flag represents wheat fields
That's probably the reason why Russia wants it.
@@michaelboultinghouse1478 maybe Ukraine won't feel the need to join nato if Russia didn't decide to invade their country and impose their own rules on them.
Shannon long
100% affirmative
@natfoote4967 Or you know, might be the billions of dollars they are getting from the West, that could be why these soldiers are eating better than me.
You describe everything very detailed! I like it!! Nice work buddy!!!
Wow, was worried Steve was MIA due to a spoiled MRE, glad to see him again! Need to see him more often
Don't you know that Steve has 9 life.. 2 already spent for Chinese PLA ration & Kazakstan ration. So, he still have 7 life.. 😉
@@redflag2613 hahaha
@@redflag2613 The fact that it hasn't been spent on some of the WW2 era stuff he's reviewed baffles me.
He ate a ration older than the Titanic
Bro that dude ate an old ration from 1800s and I really thought he was gonna die.
I believe it’s God’s mercy!
Ukrainian here.
After 2014 there was a lot of changes to our MREs. It wasn't that good before.
Also we leverage a lot of our local suppliers. We produce a lot of grains/meat so we use a lot of grain meat. Instead of putting fancy stuff, we just use common sense here: meat & grains.
As with other countries, we do have mountain, summer, winter types too. But I don't think they are severely different in style.
I feel like you should have a large industry for exporting these MREs you have the infrastructure to produce them specially after the war when local demand will be much lower it will be useful to have and a market to export.
@@dashtesla That's a good point. Cheap, well made, nutritious MREs that are coming out of the nation with the biggest military success in the last 50+ years would probably sell very well.
I feel like this is kinda symbolic of post-2014 Ukraine. Its own distinctive foods and culture, backed up by really well thought through state-of-the-art technology and techniques picked up from NATO countries that have been investing in this sort of thing for decades.
Ukraine post 2014 went in the right direction.. till Putin decided to disrupt the peace and progress.
Slava Ukraini
@@chumlanthung1063 Героям СЛАВА!
Id just like to say ive just found steves channel, and i bloody love it, steve youre a dude! This is what makes youtube bloody great 😊😊
huge fan of the content, I can almost taste it just from watching, great personality and just an overall good time watching through the entire thing, keep it up!
Steves pallete is so refined that he can FEEL the shortening in the crackers, what a legend
And the freshness of dried tea leaves
bro is so intelligent with food, makes 3 page thesis documentary’s on how perfect and creamy the dark chocolate is lol
Steve's comment "could probably thaw out a frozen one if it were solid" is actually why the Ukraine went with a FRH that could work a bit hotter but importantly could work longer. Rations carried in a soldier's pack can get quite cold and a FRH that can give you a hot meal in 0⁰ degree weather is a definite moral booster.
And Ukraine gets cold.
Not just moral saving, LIFE saving. Hot food and beverages to raise the core temperature can be the difference between life and death
Please don’t stop making videos. They are awesome !
I dont know why I enjoy these videos so much, they are just so satisfying and calm. Love it.
Florida man eats military rations while millions continue to watch in awe. Never stop, Steve.
Steve's level of understatement and subtle sarcasm should qualify him as an honorary englishman
Why would you insult him like that?
Thank you for what you do Steve. I can always rely on you to provide the best straightforward content. I know what I'm getting and i love it. All of it. Keep on keeping on man. Nice. ✌️❤😊
Right on thanks so much zmull! Nice
alright cool, see ya
How does this man constantly make everything sound so good
If Steve had a podcast, I would pay to hear him talk about MREs for hours
Sign: You may be an extremist.
Nice!!!
@@thomasgregory1854
👍🏻👍🏻
The ability to review and talk about simple things is definitely a skill. His voice and delivery are also great.
@@nicksweeney5176 Maybe extremist is a bit of a heavy word, just a bit more passionate than what seems normal
I love that, while you're being yourself, you are simultaneously teaching viewers additional tips and tricks (such as rehydrating the moist towelette to be used for hygiene/eatingware), and you're also helping the people who will potentially come to rely on these rations to be receptive and optimistic of them by offering praise of the many aspects and flavors of the ration. Lot of respect for that.
I’m so wondering is Steve a Russian spy lol he’s got so many tricks lol
@@QF_Dan72 Keep wishing. That would be a very boring video just watching something heat up or soak.
Totally agree, his presentation helps people understand how they can be creative with the ration to increase the palatability of each meal
I got so excited when I saw that this contained chocolate. I have a sister adopted from Ukraine and every time we came home, we would stuff our suitcases with chocolate. Germany has my favorite dark chocolate, but Ukraine has the best chocolate in all the other categories.
Roshen does indeed make some amazing sweets.
This is why im a big fan of steve, you never forget where you came from my friend. Much love
It's nice to see how Ukrainian army has reformed. In 2014 their ration was canned meat with crackers and ton of sugar. After aid from many countries (for example Poland sent 2 millions of military rations) they created their own modern ration.
A modern, competent military. Let's hope they give Goliath the upper cut it needs.
@@aserta you have no idea.
Bet you're a Yank.
Very cool to know. I'd love to see him review the 2014 ration.
*”reformed”
*has a military composed of Neo Nazis
😂😂😂
@@rifleshooterchannel208 You don't have to be such an obvious Russian NPC. At least try a little harder.
This seems like one of the largest, heartiest, and most flexible rations I've seen on Steve's channel. I'm seriously impressed. You get like... 5 retort pouches that would easily be a main in another mre. Very cool stuff!
Yeah, very large. Plenty of fuel for onde day of intense operations. Can also be used for 2 calm days.
As we’ve seen, they need all these calories to support their massive balls.
Maybe they're larger since they are actually in combat right now, but idk anything about rations other than what Steve shows
@@liesdamnlies3372 the Ukrainians are actually using wheelbarrows to carry around their balls making it harder to fight
@@TrueNicomus you do know that the UN is looking into alleged human rights abuses committed by Russian troops right?
or are you just a Russian military-intelligence bot posting from behind seven proxies?
What great descriptions. Love your use of correct terminiology to describe everything from packaging to ingredients. Learned so much!
I'm always blown away by the way these heating things work 🙂🙂
I know it's not rocket science but being able to heat up your food just like that on the field without any ovens nearby ( or fire ) is just too cool...
That's a heck of a ration. Probably twice what I'd eat in a day, but I reckon for a soldier in a cold climate engaged in strenuous activity all day the 4000 calories are much needed.
4000 calories barely cuts it when you are in full gears all day doing stuff, especially if you have a lot of muscle mass.
herpa derp
You need 5000 calories
@@Mk-ko6ot you need 6000 calories
@@r2dadizubz your mama needs 999'999 calories
Alright, I'll see myself out now
Now for contrast you need to eat a Russian ration made in 2013 that technically expired in 2015.
And by order of Russian Army command supposed to be eaten in 2022 :o! Poor guys.
Whole russian army is like this. In Chechen war soldiers report that explosive from reactive armor was stolen! Every single thing is like this. Dont believe to RT or anything like this. They report that 1 soldier has died and 2 wounded.
Russian MRE dont look lile that they come in a green card board box with a white star on the front yall clowns believe everything yall see on the internet
@@adrianotaylor7230 lmao they don’t. You can buy them on eBay shipped straight for the Russian Federation. They’re pretty good all things considered. The pate is legit and it has a wicked good fruit bar. The Mains are super Eastern European which isn’t really appealing to a western pallet, but if you like old people food (which I do) then you’ll enjoy them.
@@micahmaoney4602 That ration is the exact in the green cardboard box with the white star on the front. There are a few versions of it available on Ebay, I presume the soldiers get some version of the contents or other. I've eaten 10 or so different ones now, and they're all pretty similar. The beef kasha with buckwheat is my favorite food to eat on a cold rainy night. E E is the clown. That fruit bar sucks balls btw, there are better versions of the ration that have nice chewing gum and chocolate instead.
Damn I’m very impressed with this MRE. All the food was very hearty
That was an awesome review! I felt like I was watching painting with Bob but military gourmet style😁.
Bib was a psychopath. His paintings were a clue as to where he hid the bodies.
Greetings from Lviv/Ukraine. First time ever checked that channel. Ain`t no way my army has that top-notch army pack of food. Wow, I am shocked. Seems to me, we made humongous progress. Glory to Ukraine.
You did. The amazing progress Ukrainian forces have made in a mere eight years, with aid and training from NATO forces and most importantly the sheer determination and focus of your people to defend their home, is going in the history books.
Former US general Hertling has lauded your country as having one of the best, most professional armed forces in Europe now. Seriously.
Frankly, in my opinion, Ukrainians (all of you) have proven to be FAR more patriotic and courageous than the loudest, gun-toting, freedom-loving American. This resistance against such overwhelming forces is legendary.
Much strength to you and yours Aaron!
@@liesdamnlies3372 let's just hope they can continue with these large Russian weapons being used now. WHEN WILL THEY TAKE OUT THAT LARGE CONVOY?!?!?!
@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 That they haven't yet is a bad sign, that Ukraine doesn't have enough control of the air to hit them (it's actually not as long as we thought, but a lot of logistical packages spread apart; still they're absolutely fucking it up and all bunched together).
Hopefully the 70-something fighters we're sending will get there fast enough to do something about it.
Be safe friend.
Actually insane that Steve can read every single language known to mankind.
Probably going to be r/wooshed, but he uses an app to translate the names.
Only if printed on an MRE
Google translate is amazing
MRE`s Speak to him
@@pliny5608 the MRE whisperer 😂
I like to imagine Steve having a whole drawer in his kitchen full of MRE spoons
“The oil separation… that’s beautiful” only Steve1989 can say something like that and having me nodding in agreement 😂 love you Steve and your love for rations keep them coming !
Very glad to see the Ukrainian soldiers are so well fed. That meal looked delicious, with more than enough calories and energy to fuel them for combat.
And of course, good food gives them good morale. Which, is very much so needed in combat just as much as food!
That's one of most popular reforms since 2014, the Soviet-style rations were worse than dog food... Unfortunately, military budget wasn't raised by current government until it's too late. Thankfully volunteers and donations also help (soldiers, engineers, medics, territorial defenses, refugees, internally displaces people, all need food).
Really? You think that vomit on a plate looks delicious? Good lord.
@@LV426Survivor I mean, he said it's delicious
@@LV426Survivor perfer that or starve on the field
Having the apricots in that breakfast ration reminds me of my grandparents from the USSR who did the same thing. They'd have me eat apricots and prunes before breakfast with them, and a glass of kefir
That combo is really good for digestion!
@@jessicah3450 Yup, your stomach will be infinitely happy for that. Im glad that the west has finally started to realize the importance of a good gut biome. It used to really only be a thing that the east used to preach.
@@jackchurchill3777 It is interesting that long ago, in the East they promoted Kefir as a medicinal food without actually truly understanding why. Now modern science lends some support to that - they were probably getting a beneficial microbiome from the Kefir, which helped with health and even some illnesses
have watched a lot of these Steve videos and oddly relaxing. Also works me up an appetite.
This man gives a food review like no other. Nice!
As a Czech Republic citizen, I must say that I have been more than impressed by this review of Ukrainian MRE especially when it comes to quality of ingredients. You know, most of the meals you showed to us we Europeans eat in one way or another on a weekly if not daily basis. Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, most of the meals you presented looked just great and considering the difficulties of combat situations this is almost like "eating in a restaurant". And as many before myself have suggested, you're still looking at the very basics of our cuisine so you're more than welcome to add local herbs, mushrooms, fruit and whatnots. I mean, there is wild nettle growing pretty much anywhere in these lands and if you added it to the "cooking" period, you would have easily obtained some high-protein greens, because nettle needs some cooking time to be really palatable. But it is nevertheless awesome source of protein and micronutrients. Thank you for this, I've been personally salivating heavily through this video and I am just gonna cook myself some goulash! Slava Ukraini!
Slava Ukraine!
😅🤣😂
Hearty peasant food. Perfect for soldiers burning calories all day long.
Ukraine has the most fertile land in all europe not for nothing motherrussia wants more land so they can feed their population
@@giovanimontoya4517 Putin wants the Coal and Natural Gas in Ukraine as well so he can buy more Mansions and $100,000 wristwatches. He is already destroying the Russian economy and starving the Russian people to do it.
So I had a UA MRE while I was over there in '17, and I have to say: No UA soldier eats these things as stand alone. They forage for whatever is near by to make them better. They created an AMAZING meal simply by adding some foraged mushrooms. But even as stand alone they aren't bad. Made a good break from the regular MREs I was eating.
These are not meant to be used long term either, but when field kitchens do not exist or to supplement them.
This makes me want to have an mre
My wife and I love watching your videos. We have bought different MRE's just to compare the quality and flavor thanks to you. 😀