Hey Richard; I meant the Vineea not the beer

My local grocer had a couple of varieties of Viennas for the Hispanic community; I got two cans of Goya regular, one of hot chicken Goya. The can of hot ones will be an afternoon snack.

BTW, they're fifty cents a can more than the Armour brand.

ETA: I did a comparison between the hot Goya, and Armour Hot and Spicy. The Goya ones are much better, less messy than the Armour (which are regular ones doused in hot sauce; the Goya's have it cooked into them). And: going by the USDA establishment number on the cans, they're both produced in the same plant.

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And: going by the USDA establishment number on the cans, they're both produced in the same plant.

Very interesting. I didn’t know of the USDA establishment number.

voted "other"

Not really a "tasty treat", but I'm not scared of them either. Had plenty on various fishing trips and none the worse for it. They can be good when you're hungry - can of viennas and a sleeve of saltine crackers; maybe a dash of hot sauce or something...

Not really a fan. I've had them before, they have a strange taste, in my opinion.

However, I love SPAM.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by rat2306:
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And: going by the USDA establishment number on the cans, they're both produced in the same plant.

Very interesting. I didn’t know of the USDA establishment number.

It's inside the little circle/seal which says it was inspected. Again, I was quite impressed with the hot chicken Goya sausages.

I couldn't hold off. Those Goya Viennas tasted great.

I scarfed down my cans of Goya Viennas (the regulars) with saltines. Also much better than the Armour (and most definitely better than Libby). I'm a fan.

We keep them in the boat in case you get hungry and you can leave because the fish are biting. Best way to eat them is in a Pringles sandwich with a Vienna in the middle. Coon ass fishing delicacy....


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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by rat2306:
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And: going by the USDA establishment number on the cans, they're both produced in the same plant.

Very interesting. I didn’t know of the USDA establishment number.

It's inside the little circle/seal which says it was inspected. Again, I was quite impressed with the hot chicken Goya sausages.

Thanks for that tip.

But there’s no number in that circle on my 4.6oz can of Libby’s Vienna Sausages. I see just:

INSPECTED
FOR WHOLESOMENESS
BY
U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Mystery meat tube nuggets, I hate to say it I freaking love them.............

From Pipe Smoker: [/QUOTE] Thanks for that tip.

But there’s no number in that circle on my 4.6oz can of Libby’s Vienna Sausages. I see just:

INSPECTED
FOR WHOLESOMENESS
BY
U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE[/QUOTE]

Exactly where the processor put the number will vary; either on the label, or the top or bottom of the cans along with Best by dates, production codes, etc. I'll check Libby's tomorrow on the next grub run.

And now for the interesting part: my Goyas and Armour were both made in the big Conagra plant in Fort Madison, Iowa per the code. Guess who owns Libby's also? Yep, Conagra.

ETA: I bought a can of Libby's this morning; the markings on the bottom aren't very friendly, but the establishment is the last three characters; Conagra facility in Archbold, OH made them.

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I couldn't hold off. Those Goya Viennas tasted great.

Dang! I still can't find Goya Viennas around here.

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Mystery meat tube nuggets

Omgosh, that's funny!

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by RichardC:
I couldn't hold off. Those Goya Viennas tasted great.

Dang! I still can't find Goya Viennas around here.


I can't either, and I was at a grocery store yesterday that carried a "ton" of Goya products.

Stumbled across another brand; Carmela. They're chicken, and it looked like real chicken broth they were packed in. Very tasty, actually had a bit of a snap almost like a hot dog. Next to the Goya sausages in one store; they're processed in Puerto Rico.