Loma Linda Redi-Burger, 19-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

This is a great healthy cruelty free alternative to hamburger. It's easy to prepare. I make hamburger gravy, meatloaf, meatballs and add it to any ground beef recipe. I simply add some oil to a skillet heat the redi-burger and smash it up with a potato masher for a ground beef texture.

In response to the reviewer who wrote that this product "tastes burned right out of the can, and has a sandy/gritty or mealy texture", that does not sound normal. I've been eating this product for at least 35 years, off and on, and it is never normal for it to feel gritty or sandy. I would return any can that had that texture. This burger does have a finer texture, though, compared to that of Loma Linda Vegeburger or Worthington Vegetarian Burger.

This product has a strong flavor of its own and, in my experience, doesn't do particularly well as an ingredient but stands alone much better. I agree with those reviewers who said to open both ends of the can, push the product out, and slice it off fairly thinly. (I usually chill the can thoroughly before opening it so the slices hold together better.) I fry the slices in a little olive oil or butter until they're crispy on each side, then use them for sandwiches. I like them pretty plain on a multi-grain bread, with mayo and onion, but that's just my own preference.

I admit that this is not my favorite vegetarian burger but, every now and then, it satisfies a craving when nothing else will.

There is no smoke or burger taste at all in this. This was a big let down. There is an overwhelming bean taste. Reminds me of Hot dog chili without the chili powder. The texture is the same as chili. Not solid enough to cut and fry. I tried. So the only use for this is chili or no meat sauce.

If you want a burger or burger sub, then do not buy.
Should call it redi ground.

This is a great product for vegetarians. No boxes and plastic to cut through: just slice and heat.

I bought a 12-pack of Redi-Burger about three months ago after reading the previous reviews. I have tried numerous Loma Linda, Worthington, Morningstar Farms, Boca, etc protein or meat substitute products over the past 30 years, but this is without doubt the worst of them.
I ordered this product for shelf storage during the winter months since my freezer space is limited and thought it would be convenient to occasionally open a can to slice for burgers, or chop up for use in tacos, chili, casseroles, etc. I expected the quality would be similar to other Worthington and Loma Linda canned products. I have tried to use this product in these various ways for several months and it's just horrible and can't be disguised even in other dishes. I'm going to donate the remaining cans to local meals program. The problem is the taste and texture. It tastes burned right out of the can, and has a sandy/gritty or mealy texture that doesn't help. After much consideration, I would describe the taste as a concentrated, burned hamburger bun that caught some of the aroma or seasonings of a hamburger or veggie burger along the way.
I love Worthington and Loma Linda's other products and would quickly recommend them such as the canned veggie sausage links, Tender Bites, Burger, the frozen Morningstar Farms and Boca burgers, sausage and crumbles, etc. Redi-Burger though is so bad that it could make a vegetarian reconsider eating meat.