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MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat) are meals that the military eats while overseas or not at their regular stations. They are easy to store, compact, convenient, and contain all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
Steps
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Open up the MRE bag. [1] X Research source
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Look for a plastic bag that is labeled with "heater".Advertisement
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Fill the heater up with water until it goes to the fill line. [2] X Research source
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Let the heater sit for a minute so it can heat up.
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Insert the entrée, still in its package, into the heater.
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Prop the heater up with the entrée so it can heat properly. [3] X Research source
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The MRE will be heated and ready to eat in a few minutes. [4] X Research source
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QuestionCan I use cold water?Community AnswerI'm sure you "can," as in the meal would still be edible, but there would be a huge quality and consistency difference. I would recommend you stick with hot water if you can.
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QuestionHow many MREs are in a case?Community AnswerThere are typically 12 MREs in a case.
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QuestionWill it work just to heat in small pot of boiled water?Community AnswerYes you can heat an MRE in boiled water just make sure it's medium level of heat and then cook for 5-8 minutes.
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Tips
- The items usually contained in a MRE are the main entrée, side dish, crackers, peanut butter, cheese spread, dessert, instant coffee, matches, heater, and a spoon. [5] X Research sourceThanks
- MREs can be eaten cold or warm, depending on the entrée -- some of them don't taste good when they are cold. [6] X Research sourceThanks
- MREs are great for emergency purposes, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.Thanks
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Warnings
- The heater gets very hot, so be cautious.Thanks
- Don't use the heaters indoors, they put off a poison gas.Thanks
- Never pour used heater water down the drain or near any fresh water areas.Thanks
- If you do not use the heater remember to activate and dispose of it properly.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://gothamist.com/food/video-breezy-point-resident-shows-how-to-prepare-an-mre
- ↑ https://gothamist.com/food/video-breezy-point-resident-shows-how-to-prepare-an-mre
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEchrKmiJaw
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEchrKmiJaw
- ↑ https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-nutrition/meals-ready-to-eat.html
- ↑ https://www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/fitness-and-nutrition/components-of-nutrition/meals-ready-to-eat.html
- http://www.mreinfo.com/
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