What food pirates would eat on a ship?

Answer 1

food was often salted, brined, or pickled. Breads were very dense and dry; it was called 'hard tack." Dryed beans and peas cooking in the broth made from reconstituting the meat was a staple. Live animals were brought along, as well as fruits and veggies and once those were used up the preserved stuff was used. Beer was drank along with watered down run (grog), which prevented the water from gong bad as fast

Answer 2

Pirates mainly ate salted meats which would keep for a long time, as well as any food they could find on islands or other boats.

The lack of fresh food in their diet caused by this meant that they often suffered from scurvy, brought on by Vitamin C deficiency.

Answer 3

They put food in the hold when they left a port. No cooking was done on ship so they used things like dried beef and had barrels of water and ale. When they stopped in ports they took on more food.

Answer 4

salt