Hardtack
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Hardtack is a type of dense cracker made from flour and small amounts of water, with salt being sometimes added. Hardtack is very inexpensive and long-lasting if kept dry, allowing it to be used for s
Preserved hardtack from the U.S. Civil War, Pensacola Museum of History, Florida
Reproduction American Civil War-era army (left) and navy (right) hardtack. Note the shape, as army hardtack was shipped in boxes and shipboard navy provisions were shipped in barrels.
Hexagonal hardtack produced by the Royal Navy for the British Arctic Expedition
Japanese hardtack "Kanpan" produced for use by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Salt pork
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Salt pork is salt-cured pork. It is usually prepared from pork belly, or, less commonly, fatback. Salt pork typically resembles uncut side bacon, but is fattier, being made from the lowest part of the
Hardtack
…for sustenance in the absence of perishable foods. It is commonly used during long sea voyages, land migrations, and military campaigns. Along with salt pork and corned beef, hardtack was a standard ration for many militaries and navies from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. The name is derived from…
Frozen salt pork
Cooked salt pork with a "streak o' lean"
Bacon and Ham Side of Bacon, Forelock, Collar, Streaky, Prime Back, Small Back, Flank, Long Black, Gammon, Corner, York Ham, Side of Bacon, and Mild Cured Ham from Mrs. Beeton& 39;s Book of Household Management. Digitally enhanced fro