What food pirates would eat on a ship?

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