US MRE 2014 Menu# 20 Pork Sausages In Cream Gravy

[BTemple]

Menu #20: Pork Sausages in Cream Gravy...... this does not sound very good to me. But hey, I'm Canadian, we consider Poutine to be fine cuisine. Haha

Up first we have the standard Orange beverage powder.... I may have used water that was a bit too cold; there was still a teaspoon sized glob of sugar left in the bottom of the glass the whole time. Tasted great though.

First food item we have is the Blueberries and Milk granola, it's my first time trying this item. It ended up being very nice. Great blueberry taste and they didn't skimp on the amount of blueberries. The inclusion of this component of course seems to show that this ration is intended to be for breakfast.

This main entree.... this picture says it all.... we don't eat white gravy here in Newfoundland EVER. It looks horrible and after two spoonfuls my tastebuds agreed with what the eyes thought. Could certainly just be a regional/cultural issue, I'm sure parts of the US have this sort of thing all the time. There was a nice black-pepper taste coming through, but that's the only good thing I can say about this. Even with some crumbled up crackers thrown in it couldn't salvage things.

Lastly we have the good 'ol crackers and cheese spread. It never lets you down. The Chocolate Banana Nut Muffin Top was once again a strange mix of being both dry and wet at the same time... very strange to the palate. I had hoped that this would not be the case the 2nd time around with this item, but alas, it was exactly the same.

All in all, not a great MRE. I'm sure many will disagree with me on that, but of course, "to each their own", as they say.

PS: Another large Ziploc bag almost full of accessories I don't use. A pile of Flameless Ration Heaters and beverage bags (US and Canadian) as well.

Thanks for stopping by again, have a good one!

[elandil]

yes, sausage gravy is a southern staple, especially for breakfast. Thing is it needs some bread, usually in the form of good old fashioned biscuits, or even toast if you're desperate, for it to be seen in all it's glory. Just gravy by itself is not the best of things.

[SNiiP3R]

Just had the same one for lunch. I really liked it It kind of tastes like the clam chowder but with beef in it.

[Delicious]

still waiting for me in the "B" case... don't know if to be afraid or happy

[cavguy]

I am Southern born and raised on white cream gravy! To me there is absolutely no substitute! That said, I know tons of other who say brown gravy is better too.. So, yea its def. a cultural thing. BUT - for sure you need a biscuit to serve the sausage gravy over! It should be a crime that they did not put one in here.

[BTemple]

yes, sausage gravy is a southern staple, especially for breakfast. Thing is it needs some bread, usually in the form of good old fashioned biscuits, or even toast if you're desperate, for it to be seen in all it's glory. Just gravy by itself is not the best of things.

Yeah the crackers just didn't cut it.

[BTemple]

Just had the same one for lunch. I really liked it It kind of tastes like the clam chowder but with beef in it.

See I hate Clam Chowder.... says a lot about me. Haha

[BTemple]

still waiting for me in the "B" case... don't know if to be afraid or happy

I tip my hat to you sir, I hope you get through it unscathed

[BTemple]

I am Southern born and raised on white cream gravy! To me there is absolutely no substitute! That said, I know tons of other who say brown gravy is better too.. So, yea its def. a cultural thing. BUT - for sure you need a biscuit to serve the sausage gravy over! It should be a crime that they did not put one in here.

The best possible gravy in the world is roasted moose gravy, but hey, it's all cultural. Growing up only ever having brown gravy gives me a narrow perspective. Haha

[rationtin440]

Great review BTemple and sorry for your negative experience. I got basically hooked on the T-Rations version of sausage and gravy when I was on active duty in the early 1990s. But it sounds like the MRE version would taste the same, so no point in advising you to try a T-Rats version if they are even available.