How To Make The Best Hardtack

I’ve made hardtack many times over the years to put in the annual stew. Its easy enough to make, as most breads are. Sailor Boy is a decent shelf-stable substitute if you’re not into making it your own, but I strongly encourage you to give it a shot. You’ll enjoy the results.

By NC ScoutPublished On: November 20, 2021Categories: AP Staff, Preparedness & Homesteading2 Comments

About the Author: NC Scout

NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at brushbeater@tutanota.com or via his blog at brushbeater.wordpress.com .

2 Comments

CPL Antero Rokka November 20, 2021 at 07:18

Thanks for this!

Always good to make up and store some carbos for a “what if” situation.

HEY! If things get better and there’s no supply chain issues or availability, just leave them to your kids or grandkids to gnaw on!

Otherwise, you’re GTG –“Better to have and not need, than need and not have.”

PS
Unless you have great or young “ivories,” melikes to soak ’em first to put in a stew or soup. No sense in me bustin’ me choppers when there’s no dentist or horse tooth floater about!
Matt November 20, 2021 at 09:53

I used to make it and take it along when hunting. I’d add just a bit of lemon pepper to give it a bit of taste. Good times.

Matt