2004 Country Captain Chicken MRE Yet Another One of the Worst Meal Ready-to-Eat Tasting Test Review

An extremely well preserved example of yet another one of the worst MRE's ever produced.
The translation from fresh to shelf stable, was unsuccessful in this curry dish from the Indian Subcontinent, making it's way to American trays through Savannah Georgia, Charleston South Carolina, and New York.
It was also General George S. Patton's favorite dinner. A hopeful and patriotic approach to what could have been a terrific and well received menu, it didn't work out with the troops and was phased out after a 4 year service time, ranging from the year 2000 to 2004.
Personally, I have a strange affinity for this menu, but many others didn't during it's prime time of usage 20 years ago.
This is a fun one.
For correspondence, or to send a Military Ration for review, my exact mailing information is:
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[@DeadBaron]

It's always a good day when Steve returns and shows he hasn't died from food poisoning

[@robotsaysbeebooboop]

Yet... Love this channel

[@Bloodywasher]

heck yeah!!!

[@JasonLihani]

Dude has just gotta be living food poisoning at this point. Completely immune and massively contagious.

[@ChaddParks]

The last Chinese one took him out for almost a year lol

[@bov634]

It's just mild to uncontrollable shitting. Grow up 😂

[@JC-nl9yq]

The fact that a breaded chicken patty lasted 20 years and didn’t put this man in an early grave is a testament to military technology and funding.

[@RonnieG]

& the strength of Steves gut...

[@hakageryu-hz7jz]

@@RonnieG that' thing is at this point legitimate biofurnace.

[@maggs131]

He ate pemican dust or hart tack from a 1906 mre so this is baby s**t for Steve

[@macsenplays]

At least some credit has to be given to how it was stored.

[@moonasha]

@@maggs131 civil war hard tack

[@allenmcclenithan9141]

Been going through a hard time but I swear, the moment Steve says "Alright let's get this out onto a tray, Nice", it brings a smile to my face every time.

[@mountaincat04]

Hang in there. May better times come…..

[@hardrocklobsterroll395]

Same. Just made a really tough night a lot better

[@danny-li6io]

Hope things are better soon!

[@draxxsklounst6595]

There's always a better day my dude. Even if you have to make it yourself.

[@darrenthetuber743]

I think I laughed at this one the hardest, cuz he usually tries to separate the items, this time he just looks like he dumped it on there😂

[@noob4head]

It's always crazy to me how he can dissapear from the platform for months at a time but then always comes back with such fantastic content! His videos are always well-crafted and thoroughly enjoyable. This channel is amazing!

[@zairomolino4074]

He only shows up when humanity needs him the most.

[@VodkaDrinker77]

This lends credence to the theory he might be a half-human/half-cockroach hybrid supersoldier.

[@YearOfTheDog82]

A part of me believes he takes breaks from making content to prevent burnout, but I honestly think that's how long it takes him to recover from the crippling GI damage he does each time he eats decades old food.

[@RagingBadger68]

@@YearOfTheDog82 sometimes decades, sometimes centuries

[@JReiid]

@@jshowao-rw1dhYep was gonna say that I imagine just sourcing some of these is very time consuming

[@misanthrope8803]

The sheer joy I feel when Steve casually uploads a banger like this is unparalleled

[@paulgoodman6653]

😅

[@ryoukaip]

same

[@neils2357]

Agreed! Unexpected pleasure 😊

[@jed23ify]

Same! Steve you are a KZbin legend my dude, keep up the awesome work 🤙

[@davebeat]

I feel relief as it means he's still alive. 🤣

[@ttpbroadcastingcompany.4460]

"Shelf stable art." When referring to a perfectly preserved apple toaster pastry. Never change, Steve. Never change.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice! Man those things are the best... wish I had a hundred of em in a dresser drawer for rainy days

[@steveheist6426]

​@@Steve1989MREBig box of Pop-Tarts? Look to be about the same concept, but I guess you don't get the winery vintage that way xD

[@ericwhite265]

@@steveheist6426 Unfortunately they discontinued the apple cinnamon pop tarts a long time ago. They were by far my favorites so I was quite sad when it happened.

[@user-wy1et9dk9w]

@@ericwhite265how often do things go out of circulation for rations? As far as your experience tells you at least

[@hueyang9600]

Thanks for sharing this one! Really nostalgic for me because I remember my dad always bringing these home when he was with the conservation Corps and I was in middle school. Love this one in particular! Good job Steve! Keep it up!

[@vanPoll]

Unbelievable, this has been sitting somewhere on a warehouse shelf for 10 years, then got sold to a surplus store, has been sitting there for another 4 years or so, then sold to some private person, sitting in his basement for another 6 years and then sold to Steve for his enjoyment. Quite a journey.

[@ThommyofThenn]

That's so unironically epic. I love it

[@vanPoll]

@@ThommyofThenn Or maybe it has been sitting on an Army Warehouse shelf for around 20 years or so and was right after that short while sold to Steve.

[@vanPoll]

@@ThommyofThenn Fun fact on the side: This MRE has been around for most of my life, quietly sitting on a shelf some place... Waiting for Steve to consume it and for me to watch all that, one fine day.

[@ThommyofThenn]

@@vanPollnice, I'm about 10 years older than you and I've seen Steve eat things old as I am! I love that people who are like 80 can see things older than they are being tried!

[@vanPoll]

@@ThommyofThenn hehe - I liked the episode where Steve tried the mummified meat ration from WW1... That was a bit like out of a very bad horror movie. Only that Steve did not mutate into a fly afterwards.

[@DoeJam13]

There is nothing purer on this internet than Steve's joyful exclamation of "Its warm!" Thank you for the joy and knowledge you bring Steve.

[@TheGalderis]

Most youtubers trying out an MRE: "EW, this shit's awful!" Chad Steve: Delicious yet curious meal. I'd have one again!

[@andrewjagodnik1480]

When I had a mre for air cadets I found out it is pretty good.

[@DoctorFoot.]

My teacher got an MRE from her friend in the military and she let us try it. It was beef stew I think. Shit was so good. Everything else was questionable

[@onamattapeeya]

Some of them are actually good,

[@ZeroByte7]

They didn't have to eat it in the military therefore they're quite spoiled and picky when food is in question.

[@taiwandxt6493]

A lot of KZbinrs don't eat the MRE correctly, mostly because they usually don't heat it up. I'm not one to mind cold food, however the MRE main courses are probably something that in order to taste pleasant, you do have to heat them up. Steve is a ration enthusiast, so he's gunna eat the MRE to its fullest potential.

[@bodaciousgoat8285]

18:55 “I knew I was weird but I didn’t know I was this weird” You are a legend Steve.

[@rigel2112]

Steve tasted a civil war ration. I think not much can beat that.

[@ellwoodwolf]

Why don’t they just add a vitamin in these things?

[@bodaciousgoat8285]

@@ellwoodwolf good question, I’m assuming it’s because all the food is specifically made to cover all nutrients.

[@jenniferwintz2514]

​@@ellwoodwolfsome rations do include a vitamin and/or mineral supplement

[@pratyt5079]

Hi Steve, it's so great getting to watch you again. Miss not being able to get over. Keep up your wonderful videos.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Hey aunt Praty it's so awesome getting to see you here! Thanks for checking out my videos. It's good to be back at it. Hope you and Bill are doing great. Miss you guys

[@joshuameadus7861]

This may very well be the most wholesome thing I've seen on KZbin. Best wishes to you Aunt Praty, aswell as yourself Steve!

[@reen8113]

what a heart warming moment

[@Swagman12]

Nice

[@lorrr_enzo]

17:14 The 10,000 yard stare. You can see the all the food he's consumed and the feelings mixed with it through his eyes. War on MRE really does something to a man.

[@johng3752]

😂

[@matthewspry4217]

What has this poor guy been through to enjoy rubber chicken ?

[@JohannesVanDerStuyvebode]

Yeah make fun of PTSD... Typical for kids like you

[@bicthboy4life619]

I love Steve for casually dropping the highest quality content every couple of months

[@HornyIndianMan]

I wish it was every couple. He was gone for almost a year once. Truly an international man of mystery 🧐

[@Circ00mspice]

I remember when I had to wait a year for new reviews

[@ShinkazeVT]

I'm always pleased to see new videos because it means botulism hasn't found a way to kill him yet.

[@Devilish__]

@@Circ00mspice I remember when we’d get new videos every month

[@averyhagaman9310]

TWO uploads on the same day! Man’s a legend

[@SargeMorris]

Holy shit, Steve, you had the balls to deliberately hit Country Captain Chicken? That was the absolute worst! You're an absolute madman and I love you for it.

[@Ajiponferret]

not only that, it's been 20 years.

[@SargeMorris]

@@Ajiponferret I remember when I enlisted and Country Captain Chicken was a very real threat. I'm not prepared to hear its been 20 goddamn years. I hate you for reminding me of that.

[@HornyIndianMan]

​@@SargeMorrisTime flies Warman!

[@moneer7139]

​@Ajiponferret just as old as me😂

[@appleiiee]

@@Ajiponferret He ate a civil war cracker from 1863 (7 yrs ago) so this is no big deal.

[@Robert-ry2mr]

Steve i don't know how you've managed to run this channel for so long and maintain the exact some demeanor and personality throughout it all. You don't lean too hard into the mannerisms and humor that we all love. Most youtubers eventually become caricatures of themselves over the years. But you always keep a great balance, which is what i think keeps everyone keep back.

[@STSGuitar16]

steve is always unabashedly himself in these videos. That's why they're so consistent. This is just SteveMRE1989's natural, real life demeanor.

[@chelsea8410]

​@@STSGuitar16 Dr. Dre said : "Keepin it real, enables me to make another meal" I guess it applies to Steve too :)

[@infraRedRidingHood]

that is so true he loves what he does i like how you put it

[@anxiousscribe]

I'm so glad this guy is still alive. What an absolute treasure.

[@choreani]

That digestive system should get three medal of honors with what it's been through

[@hyraemous]

Four.

[@greatestytcommentator]

Let's hope he doesn't get a Posthumous medal... that chicken!

[@WayStedYou]

Tours of doody

[@dukenudibranch6414]

Look out asshole!!

[@dx-ek4vr]

Chinese rations warrant a purple heart

[@storm3698]

I will say it again and i have said this before but this channel is not only one of the best to watch on KZbin but on the entire Internet. I so love everything about it. The interest at eating food that is past date without ill effect. The nostalgia. The ASMR element to opening packaging, trying food etc. STEVE you are a legend. Your videos are brilliant and you are too. Thanks for posting something that cheers me up.

[@Steve1989MRE]

Dude thanks so much. Working on more right now, I'm back in action. nice

[@JavInDaUSA]

@@Steve1989MREany new music steve?? Literally just posted this and another comment thread about asmr and just saw this!! Love your work, from Tampa🫶🏻‼️

[@casedistorted]

@@Steve1989MREnice!

[@dayzedandc0nfused]

Nice

[@joshuamoracco87]

As always, another banger. Stays true to his old format because you can’t fix perfection. Also, dude gets more jacked every friggin time 🫡

[@sangkyukim8553]

Those mashed potatoes must be something else if he didn’t even take a single bite considering everything else he’s digested.

[@petesheppard1709]

I've eaten those potatoes and they are as bad as they look, though admittedly I ate them cold, from the pouch. I don't remember how old they were.

[@dantea7475]

He mentioned they were rancid

[@kaylanbechtel2885]

why is it that I get saddened when there is no cigarette, I don't even smoke them or condone them but watching you smoke an ancient ass cigarette makes my day fr

[@JohannesVanDerStuyvebode]

Weird

[@_SimpleJack_]

It's amazing how one man with a camera and some old MRE's can put out better quality entertainment than billion dollar studios.

[@TexasWench]

Ain't that some shit? I can't be assed to watch any new movies, but I jump at a Townsends or one of Steve's videos like I hadn't been entertained since the 90's.

[@Pyrethryn]

I know, it's crazy. Every person I've told about this channel always gives me the weirdest look, then they watch a few episodes and are hooked.

[@Pyrethryn]

@@TexasWench Yes! Townsends are a great compliment to Steve! Would love to see the two do some crossover episodes.

[@TexasWench]

@@SimuLord Absolutely true. I think at this point the strike could go on for years and it would in no way impact my entertainment in even the slightest, most miniscule way.

[@fraujulent3644]

@@TexasWench id love if townsends invited steve for some old time mre like food... a man can dream

[@dw4563]

Steve always returns when we need him most!

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

That seems like he could just Read our Minds. He knows our Hurt towards him. He’s an on time friend.

[@SpecialJay]

He left his force multiplier m&ms...hope he makes it through to the next one

[@tradeMark182]

Nice

[@pdw8635]

I love Steve. He was smelling that poptarts and literally said “here” like we could smell it too. I love it!

[@michaeltoepfer904]

Steve, I'm so glad you got this menu out on the tray. Veteran here, and I was in Iraq from September 2003-2004. Chow halls had not really been set up when i was there, so we got an MRE for lunch everyday. My favorite was the menu 10 chili mac. I always used to mix half my cheese spread and all of the ground red pepper into the main and it was always delicious. I didn't know any guy that liked country captain chicken. I tried it once, and it was weird. It was like I just didn't know what was going on with it. The ones I always stayed away from were this one and menu 12 black bean and rice burrito. Not sure what was in that retort pouch, but it sure wasn't a burrito. Also, that whole year, I never got a coffee that was good and we didn't get any rations older than a year.

[@Inlinetodie]

One of these, had a Coffee Crisp, do you recall which menu no?

[@michaeltoepfer904]

@@Inlinetodie Sorry I can't remember. I remember one time getting this chocolate mint poundcake, where there was a nice glaze on the top with little chocolate chips inside. Or maybe it was a chocolate mint brownie? Sorry man, I can't think of getting any coffee crisp, but man I know I would've fought for that mre menu all the time!

[@thorshuatus]

I was a member of the 94th ENG unit w/3rd ID and we fixed up BIAP after it was bombed and got the infrastructure up and running. After that the Air Force was able to come in and we eventually got a PX and Burger King. We ate MRE's every day (almost) until the rest of the resources came in. Talk about shittin' bricks 😂

[@michaeltoepfer904]

Good to know! I remember going to BIAP for a week because I think we needed to repair some thermal weapon sights? I remember we brought them over to these Australian guys. You better believe i ate at that burger king for lunch that whole week! I also bought this huge zebra pattern blanket from one of the local vendors. Still have it today, its super comfortable.@@thorshuatus

[@Kragatar]

I had a momentary existential crisis when you mentioned the 2004 Tabasco was almost 20 years old. 2004 doesn't feel that long ago to me. Old people weren't kidding when they said time goes by faster the older you get.

[@audunrundberg9180]

I feel like 2004 is 10-12 years ago max.

[@rodturner4589]

What eff's with my head is that I am meeting kids now who think of Desert Storm the way I think of WWII.

[@jdl9679]

Probably because culture hasn’t really changed too much from the 2000s till now. Yeah things have changed but not in the drastic way it did in the 19s. Technology has advanced but it’s kept the same familiar sense compared to say the difference between 1940 to like 1960

[@smokeonthewater5287]

I was really disappointed he didn't use the Tabasco.

[@seanbrown9048]

Lol; really seems more like 19 to me…

[@thornstrikesback]

Someone needs to Give this man his own show where he travels the globe and eats military meals with soldiers from all over the world. Edit: I want to make it clear that I had an Anthony Bourdain style of show in mind when I said what I said.

[@animula6908]

I wouldn’t subscribe to a whole streaming service for it since they always just have like one show I want to see, but I’d subscribe directly to his patreon or contribute monthly to him directly if he did it independently. I’d even love to see him sitting down with some of the vets who comment on here, explaining how they normally ate the mre he posted. It would be cool if they could show him the insider info as he’s eating instead of him finding out after he already finished some rare mre that he may not find again that he didn’t optimize the experience.

[@Darktotaled]

Like an Anthony Bourdain of military food aye?

[@The-stuff-I-do-at-60]

In a combat zone - pay per view?

[@thornstrikesback]

​@@Darktotaledthat's exactly what came to my mind.

[@thornstrikesback]

​@@animula6908I would gladly donate if he did it on his own.

[@palientologist]

I wish more channels like this existed on KZbin. No bullshit sponsored segments, begging for donations, telling us to like and subscribe, just pure unadulterated content. Wish more content creators were like this guy.

[@lorillsilverlock3857]

He’s like a KZbinr from the golden age

[@thomaslove6494]

Yes he is a rare breed on this platform...

[@DamienDarkside]

Straight up, the "Call to subscribe" actually does a hell of a lot for your channel. You just have to keep it to two seconds and make it brief, majority make it a huge thing.

[@smokayman]

I usually automatically dislike videos and avoid subscribing to creators that tell me to do so. I will make up my own fucking mind if I want to or not.

[@heisenbooger]

thats what all youtubers were like till money came into play

[@cjclubseltzer]

The hissing of the containers and the crinkling of the wrappers. And the little historic factoids you tell. Really appreciate this channel. Keep it up

[@Snailman1999]

The way you said "It's Warm" was so amazingly wholesome and I am living for it

[@ZeUberCharge]

His whole inner 2 year old came out, it was beyond great!

[@Vernafveik]

Despite being "one of the worst" Steve can still appreciate and look forward to eating it, this is why I love this channel so much.

[@fnhatic6694]

I mean people complain and say MREs are awful but they... aren't. They're really damn good. Chicken Burrito Bowl is king.

[@thatHARVguy]

@@fnhatic6694 1. They never read the instructions which leads to, 2. Food that isn't cooked. 3. Haven't bothered to watch proper MRE videos to learn what to do. I watched 3-5 MRE video fails before getting to this channel and have enjoyed the education.

[@1stCallipostle]

​@@thatHARVguyI feel like managing to mess something up that often has the instructions on the damn bag is kinda impressive. I can't even be mad at those people

[@K4inan]

Why is he so jacked though. I want Steve's workout routine 😂😂

[@hyper_channel]

@@K4inan you can see his hands in almost all videos, this man moves weight often and probably works with his hands too

[@BluFalcon104]

This was my very first MRE experience, definitely set the bar low early in my military career

[@LD-Orbs]

Nowhere to go but up!

[@FullPound]

"We're gonna have to lay down a perimeter..." *Racks slide* "Cocked and locked, sir!" "...of peanut butter..." "Oh..."

[@TehSquare]

Steve’s happiness at the food being warm fills me with joy.

[@nuluproton1300]

That “Tim Curry” and retort pouch poopin’ out the country captain chicken jokes were top tier. One of my favorite reviews by Steve ever 😂

[@casedistorted]

I gasped when he did the poopin joke. I wasn’t thinking about that but once he said it..

[@WhiteZombie7689]

I remember everyone complaining about this particular MRE during field exercise, but I didn't mind it. Also, very hard to believe it's been almost 20 years...

[@evandrochaves9596]

Steve is evolvinf my dudes, not only does he graces us with his knowledge and display of various MRE's tasting, he also now is venturing into wild food mixing (actually always made some weird mixtures but we're reaching new levels)

[@Juan-Dering]

I think that's the problem with this menu. They tried to make curry more palatable for the masses, but all they ended up doing was make a bland curry-like thing, with a horribly textured chicken disk. What makes curry so good is the burst of flavor in your mouth you get from the spices

[@willyb7353]

Seasoning to the rescue

[@Estmaraver]

No lie, I'm always glad when Steve posts because I get the reassurance that he didn't die of food poisoning from all the ancient MRE's that this guy has chowed down.

[@terminator572]

The thing with his upload schedule is that he has a fairly demanding physical job, KZbin is just his side hobby, so he obviously dedicates a lot more of his time to his actual job

[@musunator]

​@@terminator572what's his main job, I must have missed it

[@selmevias1383]

@@musunator I don't know, but have you seen the lad? he isn't pushing paper that's for sure.

[@arisgaliatsatos595]

​​@musunatorH e mentioned years ago, in the pre-2020 videos, that he was a landscaper. And from what I read on previous comments,I think he had a baby last year? I could be wrong 1

[@terminator572]

@@musunator landscaping and prospecting

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

Not only are your videos incredible, but your outlook on life is so uplifting. No one I know understands when i literally never complain about food. So much of what you feel is based on how you think . Morale comes from within. Keep it up, we all love you Steve!

[@slubberdagollian]

I remember the crackers feeling like eating an entire loaf of bread. Still the best MRE channel on KZbin.

[@RamseyLEL]

One of the few great youtube channels that doesn't and shouldn't really ever change. Just a cool dude reviewing old MRE's passionately. I don't even know how many years I've been following at this point but I still watch and enjoy the heck out of every new video that gets put out!

[@GigaBoost]

It's changed a lot through the ages, production values are way up

[@kleinergrashupfer]

​@@GigaBoostBut the essence remains the same, that's what he meant.

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

What is #1?

[@frondreadz789]

Steve, please dont ever stop. Your content is some of the most wholesome, comedic, timeless I have ever seen. I frequently come back to watch a video for the laughs, to even learn a thing or two or just have as backround noise. I started watching years ago when I was in college. Watched again when I was in the military and am still watching as a "old' vet. Whenever I am eating comfort yet cheap food I think I should flip on a steve review eat my SpaghettiOs or ramen and chillax. I even crack open a old MRE from time to time and eat along. I cant help but stress the diversity, hints of comedy and even educational bits strewn throughout your videos. Truly master class mate. Keep it up! P.S. We missed you.

[@frondreadz789]

My favorite MREs I have had are the USA hashbrowns and bacon and international id say the Spanish MREs probably breakfast as well but possibly the one that he reviewed with the squid and stew.

[@aarav3890]

just wanted to say this was a really nice thing to read :)

[@WavveBoi]

​@@frondreadz789I'm trying track down the French MRE with Duck in cranberry sauce.

[@frondreadz789]

@@WavveBoi French are definitely amazing, had a few when I was stationed in europe. Not all MRES are created equal when it comes to task and purpose. But as far as taste French is hard to beat.

[@WavveBoi]

@@frondreadz789 yeah man. Even though I can't get the one I really want. Some other menus seem really interesting. Like the cassoulet.

[@mCreecher91]

“Shelf stable art” that’s one of your best lines, Steve. And man, you’ve had some good ones.

[@luckybabykitty]

I don't have a vested interest in MREs but I sure do love Steve's content. Been watching for years. Keep it up Steve!

[@infraRedRidingHood]

i bet youve learned some stuff about food lol

[@VikingGruntpa]

Let no man question Steves courage for willingly eating this!

[@samholdsworth420]

🫡

[@thanhnguyenduc2867]

ikr

[@bubwal23xifan]

The man, the myth, the legend has returned. Welcome back Steve and we thank you

[@realityhitsmehardbro]

And so we know he survived consuming the last ration. Always a relief when he posts again. Unless I worry about this one too. It's like a cliffhanger every episode.

[@bubwal23xifan]

@@realityhitsmehardbro right!? You always wonder, is the next MRE the one that takes him out. I know he knows the warning signs to look for at certain foods, but there is always that one that could trick him and be his undoing. I don't want that to happen, but it's always in the back of your mind. Especially when he goes awhile without uploading a new video.

[@TimberwolfCY]

Every single one of your videos is like an adventure you take us on, with you being a narrator. I love it. Thanks a ton man

[@jduff59]

What a great stress reliever. I've been a fan for years, and really missed Steve 1989's ASMR distractions from everyday life. Nice!

[@raymondwright5996]

I opened an MRE in Iraq in 2004 and wondered why everything was covered in melted chocolate. Turns out I had M&Ms that completely melted and just left empty shells behind.

[@illwillsquared]

the genius who thought lets put chocolate in a ration..

[@intractablemaskvpmGy]

@@illwillsquared It's pretty traditional. Originally M&M's were for rations in the tropics because they were normally stable. Rations almost always have a chocolate component

[@flamekiller3338]

@@illwillsquared chocolate has been put in rations as far back as ww2 or longer but yea chocolate is a hot desert is a bad idea

[@whitediggity]

You haven’t really had an MRE until you get one out of a pile of cases that have been sitting in the Iraqi sun for 2 weeks. Also drinking sun heated water from a sketchy Haji water bottle.

[@genehenson8851]

Haha yeah chocolate was cruel joke back then

[@urMom4sherriff]

Steve is a force multiplier all by himself.

[@hardrocklobsterroll395]

Me every time Steve comes out with a video despite not caring in the slightest about MREs: Nice! PS love the Stache!!

[@bradtraq1]

"Shelf stable art." Your passion excitement for 20-year-old Pop-Tarts gets me pumped up my guy

[@thesmirkingwolf]

I remember when I was in Iraq in 2007- we were given some of these because they were the only available thing we could have had before we went out to establish an outpost. Little did we know that they were not only handed down from the outgoing unit, they were discards that had been left in the Sun for god-knows-how-long and eventually dumped in some billeting back at the forward operating base. I will never forget how it tasted going down, and I will never forget the horrible experience of it coming out

[@williampj5342]

1-504?

[@thesmirkingwolf]

@@williampj5342Bco 2/16, 4th ibct, 1ID

[@jsalazar3854]

Thank you for your service 🙂

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

​@@thesmirkingwolfI like that this comment has "translate to English" under it.

[@user-ff4ex7ll7w]

@@thesmirkingwolfI have a 2/16th T-Shirt from my uncle he gave me after desert storm. Ranger

[@mikehowell2279]

"Gormet in all the wrong ways" You're a blessing to us all Steve. Thanks for always popping up when we need you most.

[@TheAcogshot]

I totally thought he was going to complement that peanut butter with a handful of M&M's. Boy was I wrong.

[@paulwoodman5131]

I knew I was weird but I didn't know I was that weird. Steve-O 2023

[@Missroyal08]

Man, watching you open this MRE brings back memories. The peanut butter in those was so thick that it stuck to your ribs literally. My dad said that they used to gamble their rations in the field to avoid the worst ones or to get more of the best parts. He would bring some of them back for us because of the peanut butter. I brought one to school and prepared it as part of a history project. Good times.

[@ajee3229]

Been having a rough few weeks and I haven't had an appetite. These videos never fail to make me happy and also hungry :) God bless and keep making this amazing content, Steve ❤️

[@allanalogmusicat78rpm]

I notice that Steve avoided the mash potatoes as if they were radioactive! Always very happy to enjoy a new MRE video from the Master.

[@Petertronic]

Yes I was wondering about that, it looked like he had a spoonful of it towards the end, but no mention! 🤢

[@8bitpixelbreakin]

@@Petertronic He mentioned they smelled rancid

[@509Gman]

I had a very recent MRE over the holiday weekend that came with garlic mashed potatoes. One bite filled me with regret, and I usually like MREs

[@GoodStuffReview]

The mre rice was generally better than the potatoes and would have been a better choice in my opinion. We can't win them all, but that was an excellent mre in its time.

[@Deletemyaccount2023]

They had milk and butter would have been very bad after 20 years

[@McGriffman]

Dude, you are the Bob Ross of food reviewers... Love the videos

[@seanbrown9048]

Bob Ross would have said, “Don’t consider this food a failure, just make this pretty little piece of botulism a tree with this Prussian Blue…”

[@dima-ho6cx]

13:25 THE EYEBROW RAISE LMAO! 🤣🤣

[@jabr0nicus]

one of the best channels on yt! thanks for the uploads recently

[@AreyouthirstyTV]

Mixing the peanut butter with curry was not weird but very clever. It’s like you made a Massaman curry which is pretty much a peanut butter curry. If you ever see it on a menu, it’s usually great.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

Peanut curries are a classic Thai thing.

[@notgray88]

I thought massaman curry was made with coconut

[@lorq3370]

I happened to be eating Massaman chicken curry while watching this video.

[@SlightlierGravy]

​@@notgray88Lots of Thai curries have coconut milk. Massaman specifically has peanuts added

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

If you use pure peanut butter without sugar, they only taste of peanuts, being neither salty nor sweet.

[@maddiebryn5386]

Gosh Steve words can't describe how much I love your videos! I've been watching since I was a teenager and I'm 23 now! This MRE was produced when I was 4 😂

[@Steve1989MRE]

Nice! Time sure flies

[@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead2000]

2000/2001 baby let's go!

[@maddiebryn5386]

@@GregKhar-NU-Metalhead2000 heck yeah!! 2000 here! 😁😁

[@greuju]

Females watch these? My mind is blown. 🤣

[@tubegirljwd]

​@@greujuyes we do!

[@no34]

Great video as always but it’s always so refreshing to see someone that has such a passion for what you do

[@sgreenway100]

"We're gonna have to lay down a perimeter" ...Man I love these videos so much!

[@wendysbaconator1175]

The nostalgia of seeing the MREs that my dad would bring home and let my brother and I eat. Idk why but a feel a profound sense of sadness realizing that was 20 years ago.

[@willyjimmy8881]

The worst part of that generation of MRE is they no longer had the freeze dried styrofoam fruit. Those were my favorite thing in the MRE.

[@Raskolnikov70]

I knew I wasn't the only one that misses those. I joined the Army in the 80's when we still had the original "dirty dozen", the entrees were terrible overall but you couldn't beat the side dishes like the fruit and the nut cakes. Now MRE's are loaded up with sugar and junk food, different tastes these days I guess.

[@johnprice9339]

@@Raskolnikov70 I served in the 80's and I'm the one weirdo who liked the dehydrated beef and pork patties. I thought they were pretty good without water right out of the pack. They weren't 100% dry either, they had a little softness to them that allowed me to enjoy them without having to add water. I also really liked the cheese packet squeezed onto the crackers.

[@johnprice9339]

Ooooh. I loved those also. I usually didn't bother adding water to them, just ate them right out of the packet. Loved the dried strawberries the most.

[@willyjimmy8881]

​​@@Raskolnikov70mm, and that gritty peanut butter track pad. I was sure it was pressed out of sawdust. I have no idea why I loved those things.

[@willyjimmy8881]

​@@johnprice9339just let them melt on the tongue. Mmm

[@FMesserer512]

Me: Throws away mustard that expired 6 weeks ago. Steve: "Should I have the 20 year old chicken or the Civil War hardtack?"

[@cjsadman3750]

This man's stomach is more solid , than an iron gate! Keep up the great testing!

[@bhseigel]

The genuine interest and joy Steve gets to share with us is some of the highest quality and accessible content on youtube! thank you as always for bringing a little joy to our days!

[@Steve1989MRE]

nice!

[@sleaf6]

Steve has shown me that in a post apocalyptic world, if I get access to military rations of any kind, I’ll probably be just fine ❤

[@paulsbunions8441]

I don't know about "any kind" I remember reading somewhere that a Chinese ration got him hospitalized 👀

[@zacharysiefer8272]

Chinese pork and noodles damn near killed him cause the main was rotten.

[@sleaf6]

well ok; say no to Chinese

[@CoolAndrew89]

​@@paulsbunions8441I believe it was the Chinese Type 13 MRE that got him sick

[@CoolAndrew89]

​@@paulsbunions8441as well as a Ukranian 2015 ration that he ate before this youtube thing, which actually gave him E.coli

[@robinblackmoor8732]

Steve is the best there is on KZbin. None of the other MRE review channels are even close to Steve. He is the best.

[@andrewconnor7602]

Steve “I knew I was weird, but I didn’t know I was this weird”. 😂😂😂

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

Steve knows his audience. He gave us everything in this video. Old ration….eating the ration, nice hiss, drinking the coffee. THANK YOU!

[@Doty6String]

It was a sweet hiss

[@katanamaker]

All that was missing was him saying he's not going to eat something and then immediately eating it anyway.

[@Iggy_Dogg]

only thing that would've made it better is a ciggy

[@lorq3370]

"Exotic, gourmet - in all the wrong ways." Those words may never have been strung together in the history of the English language.

[@MultiCrazyNoodles]

I’m not any kind of way connected to any army people in my life but I very very much enjoy these videos for some reason. You honestly have kept me hooked for years and always forget to suscribe so now I will do just that !!! Keep it up !❤

[@cowetareserve]

Started my journey on becoming an American in 2004 when this was made. I got my citizenship ship in January of this year when it was eaten. Thanks, Steve, for the momento!

[@luvlols4462]

Congrats, fellow American! 🎉

[@cowetareserve]

@@luvlols4462 thank you! Calling you beautiful bastards my countrymen/women is a damn PLEASURE.

[@JamesIsAway]

Congratulations from a fellow naturalized citizen

[@cowetareserve]

@@JamesIsAway where are you from sir? I’m from South Africa!

[@JamesIsAway]

@@cowetareserve born in China but lived in the US since 2004

[@brantonzhang]

Your video takes me back to that unforgettable day at Fort Knox during CST. It was a refit day for my platoon, but to our dismay, there was a mistake in the supply. We were not issued MREs as planned. However, our resourceful cadre came to the rescue by salvaging five boxes of MREs from a scorching conex. Little did we know, those MREs had been tucked away in storage for over 20 years, seemingly forgotten since the days of President Bush. Among those ancient rations, I had the opportunity to savor the legendary Country Captain Chicken. Surprisingly, despite the lengthy storage, the meal held up relatively well, with its packaging intact. The first bite, though, revealed a hint of staleness that reminded me of the passage of time. Nevertheless, it tasted decent, considering the circumstances. But we quickly learned an essential lesson - never consume MREs that are bloated or discolored.

[@cole009productions7]

So what was the aftermath?

[@SlippytheWeasel]

@@cole009productions7 The aftermath was bloated and discolored . . . . . .

[@brantonzhang]

@@cole009productions7 Some people had digestion issues, however, most was having severe constipation. During our FTXs, we never had time to eat our MREs. We had maybe two and a half minutes at best 3 times a day. For 12 days I lived on salted peanuts, crackers, and peanut butter. I lost about 20 lbs.

[@cole009productions7]

@@brantonzhang hoo, maybe I should follow that diet, haha. Jokes aside, that experience must have left a mark on you, or at the very least, your bowels.

[@brantonzhang]

@@cole009productions7 I never had issues surprisingly, I had some constipation but thats expected when eating MRE’s and doing tense physical training out in the hot humid mountains of Kentucky.

[@samhenwood5746]

The country captain’s chicken looked good considering how old it is 🤗Thanks for sharing Steve 😊👍

[@Steve1989MRE]

I kinda liked this one! thanks for checking it out

[@DustyMagroovy]

That pouch did look relieved once it was emptied out. Nice one.

[@SosuSinsemilla]

Steve I really appreciate all the effort you put into these videos along with the information you provide on these rations keep up the amazing work

[@TheJanda777]

The synth intro just gets me every time. Nobody could match your chill and charisma. Never stop doing!

[@Raskolnikov70]

That music reminds me of the action moves we'd rent on VHS from the local mom-and-pop video store in the mid 80's every time I hear it. All it needs is the VCR hiss and the click of the tape starting and it'd be perfect nostalgia.

[@rigel2112]

@@Raskolnikov70 wow you are 100% right. Cannon film bgm for sure!

[@TheHobensack]

"i knew i was weird, i didn't realize i was this weird" 😂 keep up the great work Steve!!

[@sonicoda3307]

10:58 Genuinely made me smile and chuckle with happiness when @Steve1989MREInfo felt the heat from the FRH…”ITS WARM!!” So wholesome and so very heartwarming. This dude is THE Bob Ross of MREs. Fan for life right here.🤟

[@DavidSGrop]

I'm eternally grateful to Big Clive for recommending this channel all those years ago. You are a true gem, Steve.

[@jezzermeii]

Same!

[@alb8158]

Funny enough, I found Clive through the recommended videos on steve

[@billr6983]

The fact that Steve ate all of the Goodyear Chicken but barely touched the mashed potatoes says a lot about the potatoes.

[@Unsound_advice]

The butter went rancid most likely.

[@seanbrown9048]

The trick was to really chop and mash it all together, like shepherd’s pie.

[@DancingDivinely]

These videos are my sleep ASMR. Keep up the good work buddy!

[@shawnthomas644]

The raised eyebrow as he looks at the first bite of chicken lol. So awesome!

[@die_Katze98]

10:58 the gasp and sheer joy of "it's WARM!" is glorious

[@Intentionally_Inflammatory]

That's what she said 😏

[@Wickie1982]

Steve’s voice is a like a welcomed warm hug.. always a happy time when he uploads

[@jrbalzer2258]

I rarely comment on any videos on KZbin. But I have to tell you, every time you clank your spoon on the rim of the glass and it makes different notes, it fills me with joy.

[@VeitSulu]

Love your videos very interesting I've been watching them since 2019. Great work Steve keep going

[@Wormy86]

This was the very first MRE I ever ate back when I first started ROTC. Since I was the FNG, I didn’t know any better, and no one told me. I didn’t think it was too bad though. That same weekend I also got an MRE with Charms candies in it, and I managed to get lost and ruin my boots in a marsh. So I had a great first introduction to MREs that weekend.

[@feastguy101]

Thank you for contributing to the old tradition of the LT being lost 😁

[@LichensLog]

Your enthusiasm and genuine excitement never ceases to make me smile, and laugh. Thanks Steve. All the best.

[@MeiZ125]

Biggest smile every time Steve comes back and posts 🥺❤️

[@Tedddd_ie]

I never put comments ever but I’ve been here since the start and I’ve missed this asmr weird wholesomenes without even knowing I missed it xD good to be back! Good to have you back too!

[@JakeJakers]

This MRE is probably still closer to real food than anything I've ever gotten from a Hungry Man TV Dinner.

[@van3158]

Id argue that… this was the worst MRE of my entire career.

[@animula6908]

Those things rule

[@spacecat77]

Don’t be hatin on the boneless chicken hungry man that shit slaps

[@sportsfanjw559]

Ummm. Salisbury steal?

[@AdaptiveApeHybrid]

​@@sportsfanjw559I'd rather eat canned chilli cold tbh

[@maggs131]

The "let's get this onto a tray...nice😎" always gets me *especially* when it doesn't look so nice. 🤣 never stop doing this or being you, dude 👍

[@jefftaylor6072]

I had nightmares about this MRE when I was in. More power to you brother. Keep it up.

[@badsplinter]

I love it when I hit KZbin and theres a new video from Steve. Its like Christmas!!! Seriously.

[@sparkle1974]

Steve's reaction to the food being warm is basically my reaction when i saw he had left us this gift ... thanks Steve .. nice to see you.