1945 K Ration Breakfast Units MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test & Surprising Food Discovery
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2023
- Two K Ration Breakfast units in opposite condition. Stick around for the second one. It's still to this day, by far the most pristine and well preserved example of one I've ever found. History on the K ration in a simple and straightforward approach, and with one surprising food discovery after another.
Finally out from my video archives due to locating better photos and the recent composition of more a more traditional music track.
(An early preview short version of the music used in one of my most important upcoming WW2 ration reviews on something that may never be seen again after that video is released.)
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Hey everybody, I'm back again in another day or two with at least one more review. A 68 minute long WW2 ration vid with the newer camera. Was a true labor of love. This one was a fun little gem from the archives... never found another K Ration like the 2nd one in this video. Filmed it 4 years ago.. been looking ever since for one that was so well preserved. Finally found the correct photos for this one to make it a proper release. Hope you enjoy it. See you in another day or two! Alright cool, see ya.
Thank you so much for all you do good sir
Looking forward
See ya.
We appreciate you buddy. Thanks
Thanks steve, you're the GOAT man!
Eats a 75 year-old fruit bar then apologizes. "Sorry, I just went right for it." Love this guy. What a way to spend a Monday morning watching this legend!
We still use the term dinner for lunch in the south
And he couldn't stop eating it.
It looked like a poop
@@jayfelsberg1931bro what lmao?
seems more like a fetish/addiction. Do you think he fantasizes what his MRE will smell like before he gets it in the mail? "mmmm i cant wait.. mmmm"
Love the fact that he had a backup K ration to show us what the food was actually supposed to look like. Talk about due diligence. Very… nice!
Wish to God that the History Chanel would hire this guy and get back to what I loved about it as a kid. Can you imagine Steve with the full financial backing of an actual network?
@@grigoris.7732 They'd ruin his style by making it full of fake suspense, and somehow include ancient aliens in it. I think he's better off as just a guy with a camera and a tray
@@grigoris.7732they'd ruin the charm of his content
Yeah, Steve is a top notch guy! He dots his I's and crosses his T's! He tries not to let us down if at all possible. 👍
@@grigoris.7732the history channel is ass, why would you want Steve of all people to sell his image and likeness to them?
The fact that my grandfather was an infant when the wheat was harvested, when the berries and fruit were picked... When the ration was made.
And it's still safe to eat. This is genuinely breathtaking.
Haha mine too!
"Safe"........yeah........
@@KingTrouser yeah
Yeah, all that rust is very safe to eat, if you want to get tetanus
I love when Christmas is on a Wednesday.
☃️❄️🌲🎁🎄🎅👼👪🤶🕯️🥛🦌🛷🌰⭐
Christmas Birthday and Easter in one day
Makes my day to see so many familiar youtubers in these comments!
@@TheLoxxxtonwell, MRE Jesus has returned to us so the Easter comment tracks.
And in July, no less.
Steve, what an absolute treat to see so many videos back to back
he been loading up the stash over the past year or so
Agree been a while
its, _nice_
Thanks man, got another WW2 ration vid out in a day or two. 4 different rations and a survival radio - runs at 68 minutes. nice
@@Steve1989MREnice
My great grandfather worked at Patten Food Products and packed rations during the war. It's pretty cool to think that he possibly packed that ration.
The fact that that fruit bar is still edible after 75 years... and apparently tastes good. Wow.
FOXXO DETECTED!
I don't think it's supposed to be that black 😭
I hope Steve understands he's a curator of his own military history museum that's been visited by millions of different people here online. What you do as a passion for the preservation of these small but special pieces of history is so very appreciated dude. Thanks.
Yes, functioning as a museum part of his Channel "About" section and his website. And I totally agree, he's preserving and sharing info for future generations!
The fact the "fruit bar" can be eaten as is or has instructions to make into jam for your biscuits is really cool.
At first I thought it was a burned, rotten thing - but it actually looks appealing when he mixes it with water. NB this is at 21:00. And then he reconstitutes the coffee, and it works!
@AshleyPomeroy looked like pemmican as it was. The natives in the US/Canada had "energy bars" for over a 1000 years. It's a pretty genius food source.
How can it still be eaten after so long though? I know the whole point is for them to last, but these ones are crazy old. I have so many questions. 😢
@@dionstewart7394 Perfect storage climate. Still wouldn't call it "safe" but it was super well preserved and sealed so less risk.
Seeing the tin of ham and eggs exploding in slow motion was a real treat for us long term viewers. The fact Steve knew it was bulging - what foresight taking it outside - a true master at work 😎
His a grandmaster .
Steve learned his lesson over the years lol. We've seen some real nightmares.
Nice hiss :>
I was like, am I on Dr. Pimple Popper?
Your entire channel is a labor of love. You are one of the most watched CZcamsrs yet you don't haven't monetized your channel nor do you have any sponsors. You also aren't pandering for likes and subscribes. You just do what you do and do it well. On behalf of all institutional food lovers, I salute you!
I've never seen a man with more history in his digestive track than Steve.
*tract
@@nickbarlow4270*fact
Steve literally absorbs history. Just eats it up.
Pretty sure if you carbon date him he’ll be 70 years old
Try his carbon dating his shit mate, you'd be better off.
My late father was in WWII. I remember him talking about K rations and how much he enjoyed them. To the end of his days he preferred simple, filling, homey food. Thanks so much, Steve! You bring my Dad back with wonderful videos like this one.
Cool story bro
My late father was also in WWII. He was like your dad, Always enjoyed simple foods
My dad was in a Catholic boys orphanage in NYC until his older sister became his guardian and signed both my dad and my uncle out of the boys home. The next year they were both in the islands in WW2. One was a radio man on PBYs in the navy and the other was in a chemical warfare company in the army. My dad spoke about K Rations with fond memories. He said "after eating the crap they doled out at the boys home for 10 years, you were grateful for almost anything else!"
@@user-vy4xx2qp3d Why are you even commenting or watching this video? I would assume you're around 13 since you're still using "Cool story bro" Go somewhere with your freshly made youtube account 😂
@@fordfan3179 Sad that a K-ration would be a step up from what they got at the boys' home, but it makes a lot of sense. They didn't spare much expense on feeding the poor kids that got stuck in those places.
I'm actually so amazed that some of the content of that 2nd ration still looked as good as it did after 75 years
Make me wonder how today's MRE would looks like 75 years from now.
I wonder how much it would please the folks who made and invented those ration components to see you enjoying and raving about their products 80 years later. Thanks for the vid!
The fact that you have a nearly 80 yeard old unopened pack is amazing. You have more than one is out of this world.
These are expensive too! Steve has one of the most unique and interesting channels period. I never knew how much I'd learn from vintage rations.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 Say what
@@DonariaRegia look in the description lmao
@@animeloveer97 There is nothing about 4 years in the description. I guess there was some artistic license at work.
@@DonariaRegiait’s actually in a comment from Steve. Not the description.
Steve has 100 things that set him apart from other channels, but the thing I like the most is his reverence for the packaging! Warms my heart lol
totally agree, he seems to know how important the history of these rations is.
name the 100 things.
@@synrgiii You really must be fun at parties.
@@synrgiii if you say so karen
It's really nice packaging - colour-coded, visually distinctive, surprisingly robust. Now that plastic packaging is out of favour it even looks contemporary.
It's disappointing to see these things in rough shape,but it's also worthwhile to see what 70+ years of exposure to the elements can do to them.
Being able to not only eat but also enjoy a fruit bar that's about as old as my grandparents is just wild to me. I want to try one!
Steve, if you’re reading this, I just want you to know that I think it’s awesome that you take the time to share your passion with us. Thanks for being so informative, humble, and sincere.
Hey thanks so much man, hoping to always be back with something new, or old. Alright cool, see ya
@@Steve1989MRE You should write a book on military rations. I'm sure there will be a wealth of resources available from the US Army, USMC, USAF, and other organisations.
@@Steve1989MREIf Steve responded to me like this, I would screenshot, print, and frame. What a wholesome dude. An American Treasure.
The fact that they cranked these out as fast as they could, meaning to last maybe a few months before they were consumed by the fighting troops, and 80 years later parts of it are still edible is astounding to me. Even more astounding is there is someone who actually eats some of it. An entertaining and educational video as usual, great work.
What is super significant to me is the K ration that was made by Wrigley's, survived, but the later ration by a company I don't recognize, rusted to dust. One of those companies had quality and respect. And they survived.
These were made to last for a couple of years. However they were also made to survive where ever the US Soldier might fight, from the tropics to the arctic, to mountain tops and deserts. The K ration really was the very first modern ration.
@@DembaiVT I suspect that storage conditions had a great deal more to do with that. The ruined ration came from somewhere really hot and it showed, the other came from Norway where it's much cooler and pretty dry.
That’s because back than in America at least from what i understand. Food were made with better ingredients and care nowadays they just put any processing and a lot of sugar.
@@NaughtyJurino it’s the exact opposite
Take note folks. This kind of passion in a hobby is so rare these days. It's basically Christmas morning for Steve every time he opens one of these.
His passion is contagious. Love his stuff. Each video is like watching a time capsule with a science experiment inside get unveiled.
I wish I had a fraction of the enthusiasm Steve does. He's a legend.
Y'know, a largely mystery content fruit bar really sounds like a product I would enjoy. Just something that would always be a little different so I wouldn't get sick of eating exactly same thing every morning.
You are the only exception to my rule, "there's no such thing as a good surprise"!
My Grandfather was a Airborne and served in the Philippines during WW2. Seeing the actual supplies he used is an absolute privilege, and I am very appreciative of your efforts.
Strength and honor 👊❤️🇺🇸
@@williamespinosa9094USA RAAAAAAH 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅🦅💯💯💯
My Dad was also in the Philippines during WWII. Small world
@@williamespinosa9094 Blood and honor >>
o7 thanks and regards for his service
Watching for 5 years and my boy Steve still finds the most repulsive enlightenment whilst entertaining and providing long forgotten knowledge. Love it bro, keep it up sir.
Trap lives matter
@maruiacancer6Dude that sucks to hear. Hopeful for a speedy recovery!
Never been in the army, never had a MRE in my life. I stumbled on this channel years ago and never saw any other MRE videos or channels except for this one. Big fan, big love!
I've seen enough of these now to appreciate how unbelievably well preserved that egg and ham was. That's just... wow. 80 years old and it looks edible (isn't I'm sure, but looks.)
Yeah
Agreed.
Well he didn't eat it lol
A third video this month? Steve, you are truly amazing!
Steveo is making up for the long dry spell. 😎👍
nice
@@Steve1989MRE Legend
@@Steve1989MRE Nice one
@@Steve1989MREmkay
Steve really provides such an important archival service, breaking down and showing us exactly what troops of the time were issued in regards to their nutrition.
Thanks for all you do Steve!
I so enjoy your videos. I like to listen to your reactions while you're tasting every thing. You make me smile
@yvonnemorales8516 I sleep to your videos every night thank you 🌙 😴 😊 🙏
Those eggs looked nearly pristine for their age. Astounding, Steve!!
I'm laughing uncontrollably at the fruit bar bite. This guy is a legend.
Steve is the definition of "Quality over Quantity"
Florida man!
If most of that ration was still this good after ~78 years, imagine how nice it must have been back in its heyday. The ingenuity of military ration makers never ceases to amaze me. Thanks, as always, for showing us this window into times long past.
Things like the K-ration were a large part of why the Allies won WWII. Because wars are won on logistics, and keeping your troops fed is a huge part of logistics.
The sheer amount of time and effort the War Department went through to ensure our troops were fed and supplied shows how well they recognized that.
@@vicroc4
Well-fed troops = High morale
High morale = Motivation
Motivation = Combat Effective
Also the degree to which war production had come to be able to afford to be "flashier" with packaging can be an indicator.
@@DeNihility Bingo.
Thanks for doing this, Steve. We really admire your hard work and enjoy watching.
As a resident of Chattanooga, its really cool to see this kind of stuff come up. This town seems to pop up in all kinds of places in history, right when you least expect it.
And everything in Chattanooga is named after the Patten family. I went to John A. Patten Elementary school in the early 80’s.
@@BillybobSpangleberry And you'll always be there on time, courtesy of track 29. 🙂
Back in 1980, my 6th grade math teacher went for his 2 weeks of annual training in the national guard. He came back with a bunch of 1945 to 1953 rations that they actually gave them to eat. We all got a taste of K rations & C rations. The fruit bar mixed with the cereal bar was my favorite thing.
that's awesome!
@@23pamolson My dad was a Marine in Vietnam and was on a ship for part of one of his tours. He said in the long term storage of some of the supply ships they had K-Rations dating back to WW2. At that time they were only about 20yrs old and stored in an ideal environment so were probably 90% edible.
Lucky. I wish I had a teacher who did that
Doubt got any Ks
20 years in only seen once get Cs with cigarettes and they were from Veitnam era
My grandma was born in '47 and a few of her siblings during the war, in Holland. Thank you for showing me what people ate on the frontlines, it truly is eye opening.
@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 same he came over from Sweden
I absolutely love watching your videos, your passion and love for the history of MREs is so easy to see.
It's great to see after 7 years Steve didn't change a bit ❤
I would agree, except one thing, I am convinced Steve from 5 years ago would have tried the eggs and ham.
Side note, I am very grateful he didnt try them.
@@Steven-mk4gg I was thinking the exact same thing 🤣
Yesssss!!! I love seeing the WW2 rations!!! Glad to see them, Steve!
Got another WW2 ration video coming out in a day or two that runs at 68 minutes, features 4 rations and a survival radio. Hope to see ya there! nice
Nice
@@Steve1989MRE looking forward to it!! Thanks for replying!!!
@@Steve1989MREnice
Nice.
LETS GOOOO! The excitement I have when I see Steve1989 uploads a video is unmeasurable!
Nice!
Let’s put that onto a tray
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wow the designs of these boxes are so sick!! it’s crazy to see items where a bit of style was put into the aesthetics whereas now they are purely designed for utility.
I've been watching for 6 or 7 years and I still enjoy watching Steve eat or even just talk about the history of these rations, these videos are sort of a comfort kind of thing for me, it's nice watching at the end of the day and possibly falling asleep while watching
Dang Steve you went right for that 75 year old fruit bar with no hesitation! Glad to see that with proper storage even these ancient things can have edible portions. Love you stuff man
Makes you think: can we find older food and eat it? Here's hoping
This is an older video.. I don't know if Steve would try that today.
@@qwopiretyuI'm pretty sure 1000+ year old honey has been found and eaten
@@gingerlyglasses444 honey is different, practically sugar
The second breakfast ration felt like it was from an alternate universe with all of the different brands inside, rather than the typical brands usually seen in rations.
Super glad you're still here, posting. Wholesome channel. Thank you!
So glad to have you back, Steve. The quality of my life always improves when your videos drop. You carry an air about you that not mqny people do. You seem very earnest and humble. Have a good day.
The word dinner simply means the largest meal of the day (from “to dine”). Historically it was the midday meal, but over time , especially in hot climates, it drifted to the evening. In formal speaking, many still refer to the midday meal as Dinner and the evening mean as Supper.
Yeah I came here to say that. Back then they didn't call what we call lunch "lunch" they called it dinner.
Working class people call the noon day meal 'dinner.' This originated from people in service who had to work during the early evening to provide the master his evening meal.
@@goombabearThats not where it came from.
I love how careful he is with this old ones! He handles them like its nitroglycerin!!! A true CZcams legend. :)
Hey Steve, I watch these all the time with great enjoyment, but last night was one of the most torturous nights I’ve had in a long time. Bad food reaction (I’m sure you know about that by now) and then absolutely could not sleep. Tried everything. Put this on and was the only thing to get me to sleep 😂 and I say this as a compliment! I watch these when I eat, or when I’m bored, but last night I have to say thank you because I was in a world of pain
19:01 The joy you experience when biting into the fruit bar has honestly prepared me for the day ahead. The jubilation of "Oh my gosh there is an orange peel in there!" warms my soul.
😊
Wholesumm
My man opened another ration inside this ration review. Steve is a legend
9:30 agreed. So many companies produced military stuff, you’d be surprised.
One of my favorites is Union Switch and Signal (US&S). They produce a bunch of railroad and subway signal/track components. They also had a contract to produce quite a lot of M1911 pistols.
Thank you for all the wonderful videos especially on WW2 rations. Amazing history lessons with every video!!
When we needed him the most, he returned! LETS GO, NICE
Nice!
Wow, these are like time capsules. What a unique piece of history. You're a real conservator and pioneer. Appreciate what you do and share with us
Glad to see ya back Steve, can only imagine how hard it is to find interesting rations to check out.
i'll never not enjoy these videos, steve. i love seeing the difference in quality that comes with how they get stored!
I love how this community is truly the most wholesome and supportive on youtube. Love you Steve ❤️
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The return of the good old days!
How I missed your historical MREs man. These are the crown jewels of all MRE videos. It's always amazed me how perfect the 40's and 50's MREs used to be. Nowadays you can a chef meal, from countries who invest tons of money in sophisticated MREs. But these older ones gave you quality and comfort you would not expect.
Thanks for coming back man! I love these reviews and all the others you've done.
Steve… My dad was a vet of WW2, having served from France to Germany. It gives me pleasure to see these rations, and picture him living on them. Like, you opened the ham and eggs can, and I was seeing him in my mind, eating it. I think he would have liked that, after all, he learned to love Spam in the Army, lol.
What a fantastic channel and what a brilliant and humble speaker. Steve, the way you interact with every single piece and respect them for their hystorical value is mesmerizing. No wonder why a lot of people (myself included) can go on for hours binge watching your videos, my friend. Cheers from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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I love these videos you make with the really old stuff. Excellent content, please don't stop reviewing these old rations packs.
❤ best CZcamsr by a mile..no ads ..always polite ..explained every aspect ..no haters..Thank you for sharing your passion sir
Was so excited to see a new ww2 ration! I love sharing these with my 72 yo father. He remembers eating them while camping in the 50s and early 60s!
Watching Steve tear into that survival pilot ration like a hungry bear is one of the most exciting things I've ever seen because it's so out of character.
Loving all of these videos so close in time after such an absence, Steve. Thank you!
thank you for creating content steve! your videos have helped me through some of the toughest times in my life :)
It is just incredible how well that food has survived. That fruitbar especially.
Agreed, amazing. I guess the very high fructose sugar content helps.
though i bet 1 bite from that ham and egg can kill you
Steve, you gotta give us a tour of the room you are always eating in. All of those trinkets and cool items on your shelves that you have procured over the years, it would truly be a great fun little story to tell. Cheers Steve love the videos as always
Thanks Steve! Looking forward to the next one. I always get excited when you’ve posted new videos 👍🏻
The Ration Type K was a marvel of food engineering and packaging for long-term use for its day and age. Thanks for sharing these with us, Steve.
You’re spoiling us with all these release,Steve!
Nice!
Genuinely amazed to see the conditions that a lot of these rations survived. That second one looked absolutely mint.
I haven't watched one of your videos for a while and then it popped up in the feed, for that I am grateful. Very calming and relaxing like watching Bob Ross on PBS
Man Steve so glad you're back with all.yoir videos. Always a massive pleasure to watch you do what you do.
Happy to have you back. Love seeing these old WWII K rations displayed properly. Thanks for getting these out on a tray. Nice!
Let's GOOOOOOO!!!!!! My man Steve is back. Steve if you're reading this...I say this with all sincerity...you are a LEGEND. Former Marine here. Semper Fi bro. Keep up this amazing endeavor. 🇺🇸
Another amazing time capsule Steve, the legendary K-ration we grew up seeing in every WWII movie made since the 40's! Seeing it beautifully videoed and hearing your descriptions make it so real I can almost taste it.
Easily my favorite channel! Thanks for dropping this top tier episode, man. A legendary ration and a legendary show, tell and taste!
Right on man, thank you! I'm back again in another day or two. alright cool, see ya
These are my favorite that Steve does, WW2 rations. The style, ingredients, everything is so amazing and the fact that some lasted to this day shows how much effort was put into the technology of food preservation.
Nice!
Thank you for another video. Love your voice so much. Very comforting ❤
nothing to say that you haven't already heard thousands of times before. good presentation that's enjoyable to watch, and documenting pieces of history for future generations. cheers man
Can't believe you tried that terrifying looking 80yr old fruit bar ! 😲
Literally made me gag watching that part 🤢
He's eaten way worse. I promise that if the meat chips from the ww1 (I think it was) didn't take him out, this wont
@@Jogjosmowwdkfs I know, but there was no hesitation at all ! LoL
You spelt terrific wrong bro 😂
@@edwardfletcher7790 I know, even after seeing him do it it always makes me flinch
Steve, your videos have been keeping me going in the military for 7 and a half years. It’s so nice to see you still making amazing content for us!
Steve is the best content creator on the platform. I could watch these reviews all day
This is the greatest youtube channel on the the platform, I watched videos from years ago and the guy still kills it.
Mixing the fruit bar and cereal bar with some hot water seems like it would be real good. Awesome video!
I hope you are doing well Steve. Thank you for blessing us with another great video!
been watching you for years!!!
glad to see you back!
So happy to see u back Steve! I was really missing your videos 😉👌🏽
Thanks so much Lara, it's great to be back! I'm trying for another release tonight if all goes as planned. Take care & catch ya later
I've been staring at the striped box on your shelves for years having recognized it from when I was a kid in the 60s. There was a candy bar that had the same type wrapper, it was a honey taffy, Bit O Honey. I swear there was a time their wrappers matched the K-ration. What a wonderful & honorable presentation of what work & planning went into these rations that our soldiers depended upon.
Babe wake up Steve posted
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Thank you for the videos! Always love to learn. Truly good stuff. Thanks Steve1989!
Steve happy to see you're posting again! Me and my fiancé were just talking about you the other day and had to check if you uploaded again! Glad you're doing good man
Steve back at it again with some classics. Nice.
Thanks man. I'm back again tomorrow or Friday with another WW2 ration that runs @ 68 minutes. nice
@@Steve1989MRE Nice
Love the shirt! 🥓
@@Steve1989MRE You're the man, thanks for all the effort you put in!
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I get so unbelievably happy to see these absolute historical treasures being displayed and being so respected! You were clearly so careful and reverent towards the contents, and I can't help but think how the most mundane things, like a fruit bar can be transformed into a piece of history, a morale booster, and - given time - a real treasure from the past. Truly puts everything in perspective when you think about it. That's what I love most about history!
Keep doing the incredible job Steve! Your videos are true gems! I especially love to watch them with my mom, because she's a history enthusiast like me, and even though she can't understand you (we're Brazilian) I translate along as we watch
stop using so many adjectives.
@@synrgiii oh wow, sorry for that! I'll be more careful next time
In fact I'll be more careful, attentive, conscientious, meticulous, mindful and prudent, just for good measure!
@@synrgiii what a shit take
Steve1989, thanks for the history lesson! Also, I live in the State of Jefferson so thanks for the background homage! My dad was in K Company, 442nd Infantry Regiment, WWII, "Go For Broke". We had very, very, very few conversations. However, one of those exchanges was about K and C Rations from his war days so this and your other vids carry personal meanings for me. Thanks for all you do!