Canning recipes

BTB · Jan-03-2004, 10:06 AM

After I gave fish to everyone that wanted, I have about 500 pounds of tuna loin left over. I'm going to clean out my freezer and can all of the tuna.

I have a few recipes but I'd like more. Anyone have any favorite recipes?

I have:

Regular raw pack, no water, no oil just a little salt

Reg. with a couple of drops of liquid smoke.

Fresh jalapeño, habeñero, or serrano peppers

Garlic & rosemary

Onion, red chilli pepper with fresh ground cumin, oregano & rosemary

Onion, jalapeño & tequilla

TheShark · Jan-03-2004, 10:39 AM

These sound great!!!

I want to do some canning- I have never done it-
Will you give detailed directions?

BTB · Jan-03-2004, 03:25 PM

It's a great way to utilize the fish you catch. If it's not fresh, I don't usually like it. Sometimes it stays in the freezer too long and it's not as good to cook, so I can a lot.

I use a pressure cooker, it's the safest way if you follow proper procedures. I have an "All American" model 930 which will hold 19 pint jars. It was expensive but it's basically paid for itself over the years. I bought it about 9 years ago for $140.00. It's pretty heavy duty but when you buy a tool, buy the best.

I can in jars. You can buy jars from almost any supermarket for about $9 a dozen but you can re-use them.

I also bought a Ball Blue Book with instructions and recipes.

I get everything set up and plan on spending the day canning. The jars have to cook under pressure for about 1 hour and 40 min. so a day with some ball games on works real well for me. You need enough kitchen space to wash jars, cut and pack fish and a stove to heat the pressure cooker. I bought a propane camp stove at Wallmart for $99, it works great and I set it up outside so I don't contend with the smell in the house. Keeping everthing clean is important and taking care when canning insures a good seal on your jars.

Really that's about it. Just like everything else, it seems simple after you learn how.

I though about having a canning party where everyone can share equipment and work load and of course share the results. A few beers and good company make the job a lot easier and more fun. A good way to spend a winter day while we get ready for the tuna season.

TheShark · Jan-03-2004, 03:33 PM

Thank you for the info!

Stresscrack · Apr-19-2004, 09:32 PM

Use Your Favorite Tuna Canning Method But Add 5-10 Green Olives (depends On Olive Size) And 1/4 Cup Of Your Favorite Spaghetti Sauce To Pint Jars Before Processing. Serve With Crackers Or Better Yet Crusty Sourdough Bread. Yummi

**Jason** · Apr-19-2004, 11:45 PM

I had a can given to me that was albacore chunk with hot salsa. Tasted very good!

Stresscrack · Apr-20-2004, 10:05 AM

iT'S NOT HARD TO SCREW UP TUNA WITH ANYTHING ADDED AS FLAVOR. RECOMEND STAYING AWAY FROM FRUIT, IT WAS A DISASTER!

**Jason** · Apr-20-2004, 05:47 PM

tuna and strawberry? Tuna and peaches? Tuna and boyseenberrys? Tuna and grapes? Yummy!

Johnny B · Apr-20-2004, 06:28 PM

you really know the fruits.

**Surfdoc** · Apr-20-2004, 11:03 PM

Yea thanks to Alan, Ay chiuahua... the wife has been buying jars and now has the pressure cooker picked out...

I pointed out one small fault in her plan........... we're outta TUNA...

Thanks for the ideas... hey can ya, can Yellowtail ??

Neill · Apr-23-2004, 11:34 AM

Stan,
I don't see why you couldn't can yellowtail, just make sure theres no bloodline left at all. I'll give it a try next time, which will be soon..
Neill

**MikeyLikesIt** · Apr-23-2004, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfdoc1

Yea thanks to Alan, Ay chiuahua... the wife has been buying jars and now has the pressure cooker picked out...

I pointed out one small fault in her plan........... we're outta TUNA...

Thanks for the ideas... hey can ya, can Yellowtail ??

Stan....the place to get your canner is San Diego Hardware downtown, 22 QT, about a C-note.......