MRE Review: Chicken Pulled In Buffalo Style Sauce (Buffalo Chicken)

This review is a little different from most of my previous ones. It's a bit of a family affair. We were camping in the Otter River State Forest recently and I wanted to make a couple outdoor MRE videos while we were there (which in itself is kind of different for my videos). One side of my wife's family comes from the Buffalo, NY area, so I wanted her opinion on an MRE's version of Buffalo Chicken. Keep in mind that she's not a fan of MREs (which balances out the soft spot I have for them), so when she says that the food is "edible" that's a pretty high compliment! My kids (who have been seen in my Mini MRE Reviews) also make an appearance. Please understand that I'm doing something kind of different by putting my whole family in this video. I'm hoping that people will respect me and my family and keep the comments civil. I will pull this video down if it doesn't seem like people will be willing to show that respect. I know that's a very real possibility on KZbin, but just wanted to give my viewers something a little different to watch.
The Buffalo Chicken was pretty tasty. It's definitely got a little kick to it, but it's not too spicy (I'm actually surprised they didn't include some Tabasco Sauce for people who want their Buffalo Chicken really spicy). The Fried Rice isn't anything exciting, but it's pretty good, and mixing the two together seems to be the way to go. I don't like coffee, but the sweet Mocha Cappuccino drink is delicious.
Menu No.24 Chicken Pulled In Buffalo Style Sauce (2010)
-Chicken, Pulled, With Buffalo Style Sauce
-Fried Rice
-Wheat Snack Bread
-Cheese Spread With Jalapenos
-Patriotic Sugar Cookies
-M&Ms
-Mocha Cappuccino Instant Powder
-Flameless Ration Heater
-Hot Beverage Bag
-Spoon
-Accessory Pack (Iced Tea Drink Mix, Salt, Chewing Gum, Moist Towelette, Toilet Paper)

[@RandaRoc]

I find it hysterical that it actually says "rock or something" on the diagram

[@elderemowitch]

What a beautiful family! :) And of course it wouldn't be complete without chipmunk sighting. I've been watching your videos for the past hour or so. They've been kind of soothing. :)

[@Ghost1170]

Why don't people like MRE's? I feel like most people are spoiled by the fact that we have so much available they forget to appreciate these foods that are amazingly portable and are able to last long periods of time WHILE STILL TASTING LIKE ACTUAL FOOD. Shit, after hard labor, I can just eat straight up plain rice by itself and it'll taste like heaven shat in my mouth. LOL. Your daughters look like they're having fun though, haha. Granted, while your wife didn't like it, at least she made an effort to try it and didn't belittle you. That's a good sign of love :D

[@devpandya1715]

Ghost1170 because they are full of artificial products. I love these videos but if you can't understand that you're insane

[@Ghost1170]

Dev Pandya I get ya. But They are MRE's for a reason though, and if you're still getting good exercise in, the food's going to taste fantastic cause you're hungry, haha.

[@stormyk6]

I love how your wife gives you that long suffering look. Like she's thinking "really, I have to try another one"? Beautiful family. Great video as always.

[@The_Cranky_Painter]

A nice video as always, and I really enjoyed getting the whole family's reaction to the various components. Always nice to have a couple of different perspectives.

[@gschultz9]

Fair question. I was in the service a long time ago. A number of years ago I got a bit nostalgic for MREs (which I hadn't had in many years). I decided to try some out and was impressed with how much they'd improved since I was in. I probably would have had enough of them and wouldn't have any now if it weren't for the interest people have shown in these videos.

[@nsw1995]

youre videos are so relaxinf even though its kinda wierd ive been watching you umwrap food for hours

[@Andovarius]

Was just thinking I haven't seen a review from you in a while, and here is an upload. Good to see you again (and the fam). I have eaten a few of my MKS MREs and just got a case from MRE Depot, just for fun. Quite a little hobby you have inspired me into...

[@MitchelCosta]

19 years of eating MRE's and this is by far the best one.

[@Jerry-zf3ip]

"and we just so happened to have a rock" How convenient!

[@davidlhsl]

Subscribed! I just received my first cases of MREs (civilian type) that were discounted due to being from 2010, and I'm looking forward to hiking with them. I've really enjoyed your videos, and it's nice to see you test this meal in the field, so to speak. All the best to you and your family.

[@estbroadway]

nice camera quality always wondered what these looked, like other video i watched was rough basically a how to cook video, bt like your channel man got some cool stuff on here definitely gained a new subscriber....peace

[@mbdfs]

Awesome video. Your dedication to doing it correctly and the best way possible is great. Your enthusiasm for these has given me something to watch and enjoy and KZbin, and has motivated me to buy my own MRE and give it a try! It was delicious, I want to buy more lol.

[@stevekillgore7509]

7:03 - "Don't drink it all ! Don't drink it all!" LOL

[@na7han00]

love your videos, great family too! "a rock or something" is now my favorite line!

[@jdoggg1119]

your wife is a doll, and your kids are precious.

[@pyromike4301]

Enjoyed your xmre review's .. Now enjoying your outdoor reviews . Me and my little one enjoy a few MREs together when we go camping as well

[@gschultz9]

Glad to hear it! And thanks for watching! I will say that I always expected the outdoor reviews to do better (view-wise) than they have. Some people asked for them, and I figured the fact that they're done in the "natural environment" of the MREs and they give a change of pace from the standard "tray on a table" review that everyone (including myself) ALWAYS do would make them popular. But, not so much! Oh well.

[@MoleskineFan]

Awesome video, loved the different review :-) all the best for you and your family!!!

[@gschultz9]

That's MORE than understandable! I figure these videos are mainly for people who have never had MREs before and are curious to see what they're like and how to use them. While I never had to eat them for a month straight I will say that I was pretty tired of them by the time I got out of the service, but a number of years later I started thinking about them and felt a need to try one again.

[@hord1827]

Was a nice change, i love the usual way of it being done but wouldnt mind the odd special like this in the future too :) Lovely family you have!

[@ninja0wnzy0u]

I don't know why I like watching these videos but I do, thanks for the uploads :)

[@hYPERIO2K11]

love your videos, nothing is more relaxing than this for me at the moment

[@gschultz9]

Yes it is. I love camping in them. It's certainly not "roughing it" like real tent camping, but it's a LOT easier to do with the kids. We still do some tent camping (like this weekend for instance), but when we can get a yurt we will.

[@gerardosanchez86]

I like how your girls are all for it i gave my kids a taste of one of my old MREs that i had from when i left the marine corp and they hated it 😂😂

[@KarinaRoseMassey]

I love that you did this with your family. Your children are adorable!

[@XxPwnedxX161]

id rather have this shit than school lunch lol

[@sinfuel_]

Me too

[@jasonvoorhees6657]

+GotPwned Right XD

[@sabosuburbstwo]

GotPwned i know this was 2 yrs ago but my friend did and for some reason they wouldnt give him hot water smh

[@RookCAF]

Your wife is a good sport! Enjoy all your videos!

[@gschultz9]

All the genuine MREs (made by Sopakco, Ameriqual and The Wornick Company) contain the most components. As far as commercial MREs the Meal Kit Supply ones are the closest I've seen to Genuine MREs in amount of food included. Most of the commercial ones don't seem to include a side dish along with the main entree, but Meal Kit Supply ones do.

[@rockyraab8290]

First, I loved the change - and your co-reviewers are precious indeed. Second, you need to bring that rock back to your studios for future reviews, as a giggle. Third, as a suggestion, please show how to heat a beverage sometime. Even if you don't drink coffee, the rest of us would like to see how it's made. Finally, for everyone else, combining MRE items works great. Crumble the crackers or one of the breads as a bed for such things as taco mix, buffalo chicken or meatballs. Thanks

[@cassadagaa]

You should put more of your family in these vids, your kids are so funny lol

[@santibouphavong]

As always interesting videos buddy. Quick question, how many menus are there currently and have you tried them all?

[@gschultz9]

There are 24 different menus in genuine MREs (12 in Case A and 12 in Case B). They change up menus a little bit every year and will add a menu or two while getting rid of something else, so they're always changing somewhat. I have not had all the current menus.

[@RebeccaRawrX3]

I love that this one was done outside with your family! :)

[@gschultz9]

Thank you. Sounds like you got a good deal. As long as those MREs were stored right they should serve you well!

[@chrishifter]

I like the change up on the videos, good work like always!

[@abeeebaby]

Great video man! And it looks like AWESOME place for camping :) keep up the good work :)

[@auraenchanted2503]

You have a lovely family

[@ZasterDisatster]

only MRE that ever made my mouth water. i love this one

[@ooorgh]

looks like Buffalo Chicken was a great "introductory" MRE to share with the family. I remember that mrejap liked that one, too.

[@gwadpot]

you seem like a good dad man, props

[@AflatoxinB]

Again a really nice video! I really liked the outdoor location.

[@MrRfitz27]

Looks like a nice camp ground from the one picture and its nice to see the mre in its more natural habitat

[@pigletforeverx3]

Your family is beautifulllll!!

[@gschultz9]

Yes. I've gotten most of mine online--usually eBay.

[@ash0man]

Their reactions were about what I expected. Personally, the cool factor behind the food science that goes into MRE's make them more appealing for me.

[@borquein]

Having a family is the greatest thing in this world thanks for sharing ...

[@briansours]

Hi, I enjoy your review videos. Are there any particular websites that you recommend for purchasing MREs? Thanks!

[@jasonvoorhees6657]

this is my all time favorite MRE oh and nice vid

[@gschultz9]

I DID bring the rock home! It already appeared in the contest video and will be featured as the "Rock or Something" in upcoming videos. I did heat up some coffee in one of the videos (don't remember offhand which one at the moment), mainly because of comments asking to see it. I'll try to heat up another beverage in the future.

[@gschultz9]

I think that's a "recommended" sort of estimate. The military can replace them regularly, so it's not like they sit on the shelf that long anyway. In the real world they can certainly last a lot longer than that if properly stored. the estimate is also based more on taste quality than edibility. After a few years the taste will start to suffer, but the food generally remains edible for years. Of course at SOME point it will go bad, so they have to give a "safe" estimate.

[@rikupajari]

This was a great video, you should do more of these with your family :)

[@TLawless]

Looks like a family was included in this MRE. Haha great video.

[@MzGumby02]

What a lovely family you have...the great outdoors!!!

[@Loki-Doke]

Finally! The "rock or something" is an actual rock. Totally made this video.

[@gschultz9]

Absolutely. I really miss his videos.

[@FuckSoci3ty]

I love your videos. I love it cause people don't really make videos like these 333

[@gschultz9]

Huh? Did you mean "cold or hot"? ANd are you referring to the cappuccino drink? I added cold water because I prefer the drink cold. I don't drink coffee (or any hot drink other than hot cocoa for that matter), but the coffee-like drink mixes in MREs are pretty tasty. My wife probably would have preferred it hot, but it is what it is.

[@yidazhou]

i really like this video with your family. your daughters are adorable!

[@tdcbcs]

Did you bring the official "Rock or Something" out camping?

[@gschultz9]

tdcbcs That's a good question. Actually I found the Rock or Something on this trip and brought it home. This was it's first appearance!

[@APFC95]

this video was adorable, you got the whole family triyng the food :)

[@Katatopethowns]

Dude your kids may take your spot as MRE reviewer. They where pretty good just saying!!!! AND I STILL WANT THAT COFFEE MUG

[@Schone23666]

Your family is adorable, hope you all had fun. :) "It's goodey!"

[@d0n315]

Your wife says "do you really want me to throw up tonight?" 😂😂😂

[@gschultz9]

That's kind of strange. Was it a Tuna MRE? Sometimes you can find an MRE without an Hot Beverage Bag, but the Tuna one is the only one I've ever seen without a Flameless Ration Heater.

[@aFatalMelody]

What an adorable family you have!

[@jamesbenson2192]

you have a very nice family :) thanks for the upload!

[@vGClearshot]

Nice video! Nice to see your family in this video.

[@domicorb30001]

Pretty sure your daughter licked the frying pan at 3:25 lol. I thought I saw her do it and had to re watch lol.

[@gschultz9]

Yeah, someone else pointed that out a couple years ago. I thought they were crazy, but then I watched it and saw it myself. I have NO idea why she did that!

[@dstargaming9380]

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[@808RudeBoiPapi]

Your family is too funny lol kids had me laughing ^_^

[@DOitTOtheCROWD]

@bezbez You can find them on eBay, or an army/navy surplus store.

[@frydemwingz]

That always cracked me up. "ROCK OR SOMETHING" Also, little girls drinking MRE drink mix and actually liking it, lol MREs are actually not bad for what it is. They get a bad reputation since the 80's when everything was freeze dried.

[@Gewehr_3]

Probaly the best MRE I've seen

[@gschultz9]

Yes.

[@mitchjohnson9702]

After watching this video I remembered that a new survival store just opened in my town! I think they have commercial MREs what is a good suggestion for my first one and how much are they normally?

[@gschultz9]

You need to check what the menus and components were for each year if you have any doubts. All that kind of stuff can be found at MREinfo(dot)com.

[@gschultz9]

eBay and Amazon seem to be good places to find genuine MREs. Commercial ones can be found at a lot of online stores. Google "MRE" to find some.

[@RyanDow4]

Man These Videos Make My Day!!! :D

[@Rhevina]

Lol, this was too cute! You have a beautiful family :)

[@Crossovahh]

Do you always add cold water to the instant coffee?

[@ataylorai1]

I have never seen or heard of a yurt so if you have a chance can you post a video about it? It looks interesting. Great video.

[@gschultz9]

Oh, okay. I think I see now. It must have been a commercial one (in clear plastic), right? I forgot that Sopakco makes their civilian MREs both with and without FRHs. Hopefully you weren't mislead by the seller to think it would be the same as a genuine MRE.

[@mickieyslim4305]

Nice family man. Good video.

[@gschultz9]

Yeah, I don't know of any way to buy a specific complete MRE meal in bulk. But there are many online stores (like theepicenter(dot)com) that sell specific entrees, sides and other items in bulk. I suppose if you really wanted you could put together a number of your own MREs.

[@AZNBMXFTW]

which maker of mre's would you consider that have the most items inside? with the heating element

[@YheFox]

I really enjoy your videos

[@240sxtwintubro]

very cool beautiful cabin! haha my girlfriend hates them also :) keep up the cool vids

[@yucute1]

Where do u get all these MRE food? I want to try one for myself :)

[@sawnkiller21]

I like all your reviews

[@Jmack7861]

This is my favorite MRE by far I just wish they substituted sometging for a chocolate first strike bar

[@gschultz9]

Sorry, I don't really know of a civilian equivalent. The regular cheese tastes a lot like Easy Cheese, but I don't know if they have a version with jalapeno (or similar spicy element). Maybe a competitor of Easy Cheese? Maybe someone else around here will have a suggestion.

[@guafito]

Great MRE review!

[@whoogachacan]

im wondering if you would happen to know about a place (website) that would ship the boxes ( meals 1-12 and 12-24) all the way to norway? because ive looked around alot and no-one seems to ship it to norway and id really like to try them all out

[@Dihush]

Another terrific video. You rock(or something)! that was terrible. Do you know of a civilian equivalent of the MRE Jalapeno cheese? It's my absolute favorite component and it's too pricey to buy them loose on eBay.

[@Tejbxiz]

I live in Sweden, i orderd an MRE made by Sopakco, but i didnt get a heating bag or a hot bevergage bag. Do i have to buy them separately or should i order another one and see?

[@gschultz9]

I hear you on that!

[@MrBawston]

Cute family ! Great vid man

[@banshee107]

Great review!

[@XoticSkittle]

Awesome family edition

[@kgmcdonald1028]

Kinda give you a good idea from of tastes. Very good review.

[@TechBaseGaming]

hey man new to the channel do you buy these online ??

[@capitalcrime]

Your older daughter is funny man. What a personality. She makes me laugh.