Today I will be eating and reviewing Wattie's Sweet & Sour Pork (250g). At $3.49 it's not a bad price for the portion size - but I'll reserve judgment until I have tasted it.

Tender pork pieces and vegetables in a sweet & sour sauce

Ignoring that pineapple is a fruit, not a vegetable, we see here again that word "tender". In my experience it's usually a bit of a misnomer, but given Wattie's higher calibre as regards snack foods the description may actually be accurate. (The back of the box informs me that "We've enjoyed sharing so many meals with you over the last 70 years". Of course they have!)

Uncooked - the meal inside the container is half white rice (looks fluffy) and half red glistening vomitty looking stuff. Cooking time is the standard 5 minutes with a 2 minute standing period.

I'm starting to run out of these.. I'm sure there would be an impending lawsuit if anyone actually read this stupid blog

The meal sat in the microwave for about 30 minutes after cooking due to an influx of customers. I've literally lost the will to write this review... but I guess I've come too far to stop! Nuking twice...

Is the pork tender? I don't know anymore. It's not chewy, and it tastes good - close enough. The sauce is balanced fairly well, not too sweet like some can be. The rice is a little sticky but otherwise passable. As I eat more I realise that I'm actually really enjoying the taste of the pork, despite being microwaved. That by itself is enough for me to declare this meal a winner!

Final Verdict:

As a microwave meal: 8/10

As an actual meal: 6/10

Funny closing statement.