After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
wasted food and my time.

wrote:
>
> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> wasted food and my time.
>

Yeah Hunt's. I think they snagged you!

They also have a wonderful spaghetti sauce in cans.

On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 tsjoannotjoann wrote:
>
>After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
>rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
>store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
>taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
>foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
>wasted food and my time.

You'd do far better with canned Hunt's crushed tomatoes seasoned
yourself. Hunt's whole peeled tomatoes squished by hand and seasoned
yourself work well too. I also buy Hunt's diced tomatoes, large dice
and small dice... excellent for pasta sauce.

On 1/15/2021 9:28 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 tsjoannotjoann wrote:
>>
>> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
>> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
>> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
>> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
>> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
>> wasted food and my time.
>
> You'd do far better with canned Hunt's crushed tomatoes seasoned
> yourself. Hunt's whole peeled tomatoes squished by hand and seasoned
> yourself work well too. I also buy Hunt's diced tomatoes, large dice
> and small dice... excellent for pasta sauce.
>
Tomatoes don't have any place in meatloaf.

Jill

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:30:51 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On 1/15/2021 9:28 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 tsjoannotjoann wrote:
> >>
> >> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> >> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> >> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
> >> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> >> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> >> wasted food and my time.
> >
> > You'd do far better with canned Hunt's crushed tomatoes seasoned
> > yourself. Hunt's whole peeled tomatoes squished by hand and seasoned
> > yourself work well too. I also buy Hunt's diced tomatoes, large dice
> > and small dice... excellent for pasta sauce.
> >
> Tomatoes don't have any place in meatloaf.

In your humble opinion.

I don't really have a dog in the "meatloaf" fight, since I don't like it. But
there are so many ways to make meatloaf, tomatoes can legitimately
figure in there someplace.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:30:51 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > On 1/15/2021 9:28 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > > On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 tsjoannotjoann wrote:
> > >>
> > >> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> > >> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> > >> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
> > >> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> > >> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> > >> wasted food and my time.
> > >
> > > You'd do far better with canned Hunt's crushed tomatoes seasoned
> > > yourself. Hunt's whole peeled tomatoes squished by hand and seasoned
> > > yourself work well too. I also buy Hunt's diced tomatoes, large dice
> > > and small dice... excellent for pasta sauce.
> > >
> > Tomatoes don't have any place in meatloaf.
> In your humble opinion.
>
> I don't really have a dog in the "meatloaf" fight, since I don't like it. But
> there are so many ways to make meatloaf, tomatoes can legitimately
> figure in there someplace.


I'll throw some dehydrated tomater flakes into a meatloaf mix...also some ketchup...

--
Best
Greg

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
....
> I don't really have a dog in the "meatloaf" fight, since I don't like it. But
> there are so many ways to make meatloaf, tomatoes can legitimately
> figure in there someplace.

me either. i've used tomato paste in it for added color
(for the vegetarian version i used to make) and flavor.

i'm pretty sure that Mom's standard version doesn't have
much other than what she would normally do for meatballs
other than some added oatmeal.

the tomatoes are in the ketchup squirted on top before
baking.


songbird

On 2021-01-16 4:20 p.m., songbird wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> ...
>> I don't really have a dog in the "meatloaf" fight, since I don't like it. But
>> there are so many ways to make meatloaf, tomatoes can legitimately
>> figure in there someplace.
>
> me either. i've used tomato paste in it for added color
> (for the vegetarian version i used to make) and flavor.
>
> i'm pretty sure that Mom's standard version doesn't have
> much other than what she would normally do for meatballs
> other than some added oatmeal.
>
> the tomatoes are in the ketchup squirted on top before
> baking.

When I make meatloaf I add about a half cup of ketchup to the meat mix
and I spread some on top before it goes into the oven. Then I have a
little as a condiment when I eat it. It is one of the very few foods
that I have with ketchup.

On 1/15/2021 8:30 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 1/15/2021 9:28 AM, Sheldon Martin wrote:
>> On Thu, 14 Jan 2021 tsjoannotjoann wrote:
>>>
>>> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
>>> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
>>> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
>>> Either my
>>> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
>>> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
>>> wasted food and my time.
>>
>> You'd do far better with canned Hunt's crushed tomatoes seasoned
>> yourself. Hunt's whole peeled tomatoes squished by hand and seasoned
>> yourself work well too. I also buy Hunt's diced tomatoes, large dice
>> and small dice... excellent for pasta sauce.
>>
> Tomatoes don't have any place in meatloaf.

My meatloaf never contains anything tomato inside but it's a good thing
on the outside (for me).

I use either plain ketchup or ketchup mixed with a little worcestershire
sauce mixed in. I slather the outside of the meatloaf with it - as much
as it will hold.

This is only *before* baking. It will carmelize somewhat and taste is
somewhat different.
I never add ketchup after baking. I just like that thin layer of it
cooked on the outer edge of the slices.

wrote:

>
> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
> Either my taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> wasted food and my time.

The key for me was Hunts. How they got to be a big name, I am not sure
but I can't think of a single Hunts product we'd spare a dime on.

Sorry but they are all underspiced salt-laden stuff with added sugar to
increase the insult.

cshenk wrote:
> wrote:
>
>>
>> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
>> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
>> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
>> Either my taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
>> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
>> wasted food and my time.
>
> The key for me was Hunts. How they got to be a big name, I am not sure
> but I can't think of a single Hunts product we'd spare a dime on.
>
> Sorry but they are all underspiced salt-laden stuff with added sugar to
> increase the insult.
>

People only buy hunt's if there is no jewish deli nearby.

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:14:42 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
> wrote:
>
> >
> > After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> > rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> > store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
> > Either my taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> > foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> > wasted food and my time.
> The key for me was Hunts. How they got to be a big name, I am not sure
> but I can't think of a single Hunts product we'd spare a dime on.
>
> Sorry but they are all underspiced salt-laden stuff with added sugar to
> increase the insult.

You're right about the sugar, but the salt they add just means I don't
have to add as much.

What product do you buy that needs to be pre-spiced? I always add
my own.

However, the bottom line is: I like other brands better. Cento or Dei Fratelli
are available at my local grocery and I usually buy those.

Cindy Hamilton

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 3:34:38 AM UTC-6, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:14:42 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> > > rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> > > store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
> > > Either my taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> > > foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> > > wasted food and my time.
> > The key for me was Hunts. How they got to be a big name, I am not sure
> > but I can't think of a single Hunts product we'd spare a dime on.
> >
> > Sorry but they are all underspiced salt-laden stuff with added sugar to
> > increase the insult.
> You're right about the sugar, but the salt they add just means I don't
> have to add as much.
>
> What product do you buy that needs to be pre-spiced? I always add
> my own.
>
> However, the bottom line is: I like other brands better. Cento or Dei Fratelli
> are available at my local grocery and I usually buy those.
>
Or Contadina or Red Gold. We're going to the Italian grocery this morning.
They sell both Cento and Dei Fratelli, and they're the place to buy Stanislaus,
which is the super premium brand, but it only comes in industrial size cans,
so you have to freeze portions of it. Hunts is not a very good brand of
anything.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

--Bryan

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 9:46:01 AM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 3:34:38 AM UTC-6, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 8:14:42 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> > > > rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> > > > store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r.
> > > > Either my taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> > > > foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> > > > wasted food and my time.
> > > The key for me was Hunts. How they got to be a big name, I am not sure
> > > but I can't think of a single Hunts product we'd spare a dime on.
> > >
> > > Sorry but they are all underspiced salt-laden stuff with added sugar to
> > > increase the insult.
> > You're right about the sugar, but the salt they add just means I don't
> > have to add as much.
> >
> > What product do you buy that needs to be pre-spiced? I always add
> > my own.
> >
> > However, the bottom line is: I like other brands better. Cento or Dei Fratelli
> > are available at my local grocery and I usually buy those.
> >
> Or Contadina or Red Gold. We're going to the Italian grocery this morning.
> They sell both Cento and Dei Fratelli, and they're the place to buy Stanislaus,
> which is the super premium brand, but it only comes in industrial size cans,
> so you have to freeze portions of it. Hunts is not a very good brand of
> anything.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
>
> --Bryan

We don't have an Italian grocery, so I think I'll settle for Cento. I don't
use all that much tomato product anyway. A 28 ounce can in a pot
of vegetable soup every week or two; a dab of tomato paste in a pot
of lentil soup every other week or two. Neither of those uses really
exposes the flavor of the tomatoes.

Cindy Hamilton

On 1/14/2021 7:22 PM, wrote:
>
> After having had personal rave reviews of this sauce and online
> rave reviews I finally was able to snag two cans at the grocery
> store. I followed the directions t.o. - t.h.e. - l.e.t.t.e.r. Either my
> taste buds are shot to hell or everybody loves nursing home
> foods. Terrible, terrible disappointment and aggravated that I
> wasted food and my time.
>
Do I remember correctly that you don't like meatloaf?

Jill

On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7:29:54 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>
> Do I remember correctly that you don't like meatloaf?
>
> Jill
>
I love it, I just can't hit on a good recipe. This disaster was turned into
soup.

On 1/15/2021 8:46 PM, wrote:
> On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7:29:54 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>>
>> Do I remember correctly that you don't like meatloaf?
>>
>> Jill
>>
> I love it, I just can't hit on a good recipe. This disaster was turned into
> soup.
>
Okay, sorry I misremembered.

Jill

On 1/15/2021 8:46 PM, wrote:
> On Friday, January 15, 2021 at 7:29:54 PM UTC-6, wrote:
>>
>> Do I remember correctly that you don't like meatloaf?
>>
>> Jill
>>
> I love it, I just can't hit on a good recipe. This disaster was turned into
> soup.

Sounds like the mistake there was adding the half can to the mix.
I'll only add tomato product sauce to the outside for a coating and only
enough to coat it well without running out into the pan.

I'm waiting for Master Bruce to provide an ingredient list for the
Hunt's meatloaf sauce that you bought.

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 6:55:32 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
>
> Sounds like the mistake there was adding the half can to the mix.
>
The directions on the can said to add 3/4 of it to the mix with the
remainder slathered over the top after baking and return to the oven
for another 10 minutes.

wrote:
> On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 6:55:32 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
>>
>> Sounds like the mistake there was adding the half can to the mix.
>>
> The directions on the can said to add 3/4 of it to the mix with the
> remainder slathered over the top after baking and return to the oven
> for another 10 minutes.
>

I bet that was one disgusting meat loaf.
Hunt's also sells a spaghetti sauce in cans. I tied it several
years ago, and it is also truly disgusting. Went back to classico
brand; costs more but is edible.

There are some packs of meat loaf seasoning mix which are OK, but I
can't recall any of the brand names.

On 1/16/2021 2:35 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 6:55:32 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
>>
>> Sounds like the mistake there was adding the half can to the mix.
>>
> The directions on the can said to add 3/4 of it to the mix with the
> remainder slathered over the top after baking and return to the oven
> for another 10 minutes.
>

Maybe put it over some pasta and call it spaghetti sauce.

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