Yeah I remember the conversation, I think I posted a link with the pros and cons of getting one which swayed your vote. You're welcome.
Yeah, just add water and simmer. Though I do find one packet is too much for one person and not enough for two persons: please log in to view this image
About the pork loin: best bet is chop it into chunks and use it in a stew or similar. Bit of a dry, bland part of the pig.
I did use that but just as easy making my own,just add a stock cube,cinnamon bark,diced veg and away you go.
I'm a photographer now, been practising on wildlife with the telephoto lens: Eventually hoping to do some David Hamilton type portrait work.