This is something new we tried out. Total cost of this big meal was $1.43. These items could easily be found in any grocery store along the trail. If you can't find singles you could use a normal can of spam and share it with another hiker.
1Pk Spam Singles (3oz)
1Pk Ramen noodles (don't use flavoring pack)
1Tbsp Flour
1Tsp McCormick Au Jus mix
1C Boiling water
You can do this either in a pot or by freezer bag.
Mix up tbsp of flour and tsp of Au Jus in quart size bag thoroughly. Carry Ramen in your pack with factory package. When in camp remove noodles and break up really well into quart bag. Add 1 cup boiling water and let sit on its side for about 2 minutes in a cozy.
After sitting mix up noodles and Au Jus gravy, let sit for an additional 3 minutes. Open Spam package and slice into small chunks. Add spam to cozy at 5 minutes, mix and let sit for an additional minute to heat up spam.
If you like your noodles a little soupy, add an additional 1/4 c`up of hot water. The Spam will help give a little salty flavor and it will take like beef from the Au Jus.
630 Calories
29 G Fat
28 G Carbs
16 G Protein
Have fun.