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REVIEW – Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Uncured Bacon from Trader Joe’s

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February 9, 2012 | Post a Comment
Box of Trader Joe's Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon
Trader Joe's Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon

I tried some of Trader Joe's bacon wrapped beef tenderloin, and it was delicious.

I cooked it up in a toaster oven, rather than a conventional oven. I still followed the directions on the box, cooking it for approx 15 minutes on 475 degrees. This did result in the sticks getting a little burnt, but the steak was fine.

The bacon on the outside was a little chewy and stringy (which I didn't mind), and the bacon taste mixed with the peppery, salty seasoning on the steak was very nice, especially when you're in the mood for eating something salty.

Update (2013): Unfortunately, I don't see these any more.. I think they were discontinued. :(

Overall Rating:
Delicious
Food: Beef Tenderloin Wrapped in Uncured Bacon with Steak Seasoning
Source: Trader Joe's, Tucson, AZ
Rating: Delicious
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REVIEW – Trader Ming’s: Cha Siu Bao Chinese Style Pork Buns from Trader Joe’s

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January 26, 2012 | Post a Comment
Trader Ming's Cha Siu Bao Chinese Pork Buns from Trader Joe's
Plate of Trader Ming's Cha Siu Bao Chinese Pork Buns from Trader Joe's

I tried some Chinese Pork Buns from Trader Joe's as a late night snack.

I have never had Chinese pork buns before so I decided to try these. I sometimes don't like eating foods in the middle of other food (if that makes any sense), and I think that was the case here.

I liked eating the outer bready part which was soft and just a little sweet, but the pork on the inside was too sweet for me, and I did not like the taste of the sweet pork with the outer bun. This was similar to Korean red bean buns, and I don't like the sweet filling inside those, either. However, my boyfriend didn't mind the filling and thought they tasted pretty good. For the remaining pork buns, I mainly ate the outer part, while my boyfriend ate the inner pork parts.

Overall Rating:
GrubPug Rating: OK
Food: Trader Ming's Cha Siu Bao Chinese Style Pork Buns
Source: Trader Joe's, Tucson, AZ
Price: $2.99 per package (4 buns)

Rating (Outer Bun): Good
Rating (Inner Pork): Blegh
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REVIEW – Trader Joe’s Panang Curry Sticks (Frozen)

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January 15, 2012 | Post a Comment
Trader Joe's Panang Curry Sticks

I had some Panang Curry Sticks from Trader Joe's. The box states they are filled with shrimp, fish, and vegetables in a spicy Thai curry sauce.

I cooked them in the toaster oven, and they came out nice and crunchy. They tasted like sweet (but not too sweet), crunchy shrimp spring rolls. They were a little oily, and they maybe had too many sesame seeds for my liking, but they were very tasty.

Update (2013): Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find these any more. It looks like Trader Joe's may have discontinued them. :(

Overall Rating:
Good
Food: Panang Curry Sticks (cooked in toaster oven)
Source: Trader Joe's, Tucson, AZ
Price: $3.79
Rating: Good
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