Tuna....

[akfan]

Hello men.....I want to smoke some Tuna and am looking for opinions......I do salmon/halibut and many others but have not done Tuna.....I have fallen into a large cache of Tuna and people are asking for it smoked....I don't see why not......however wanted to reach out to everyone and see if there were any fav's for brine and smoking.....thanks!  d

 

[dirtsailor2003]

First, what kind of tuna is it? Albacore? I smioke albacore because we catch 100-200# every year. I smoke the loins whole using a sweet wood, (apple, cherry,etc) . I typically leave the loins whole unless I am going to make jerky out of it. I have used a brine and I have gone without brines. I don't like it to be too salty. Usually we can the tuna after smoking. Make sure you remove all the red meat (blood line) if it hasn't already been done.

 

[aeroforce100]

Ans since you fell into a large cache of tuna, i would suggest a shower!

 

[daveomak]

When smoking and canning salmon, I have found very little smoke is necessary.... When canned, it seems the smoke is magnified in the finished product... My smoke time for salmon before canning is about 1 hour max...... Albacore tuna, being a very delicate fish, I would think a light smoke and then process as you would normally would be good.... whether it be grilling, frying, or canning.... 

If you have skip jack tuna, that is a different story.... It can take some serious flavorings....  I have marinated it in teriyaki and grilled it and it was very good...  

either way, do not over cook it...