How do you smoke tuna in the can?

Answer 1

courtesy of whfoods.org...

"The way the tuna is processed also differs. The larger commercial canneries, such as Starkist ™, cook their fish twice. First, they bake the fish whole on a rack, which results in a loss of natural beneficial oils. Then the fish is de-boned and put into the can, along with flavorings like vegetable broth, and additives such as pyrophosphate or hydrolyzed casein. The cans are sealed, and the fish is cooked again. This process allows the companies to de-bone the fish fillets faster and produce a higher volume of product. Specialty products are typically packed into the can raw and cooked only once, so all their natural juices and fats remain in the finished product. Tested specialty brands have been found to contain up to 2.97 grams of omega-3 fats in a 100 gram (3.5 ounce) serving."

Answer 2

I've never heard how to smoke tuna in the can, even though you probably can't do it, but anyways here's my way on doing it outside the can: <br /><br /> Tunas are quite oily and as long as you smoke them no more 3 hours at 225 degrees, it should be ok. Just make sure you don't over do it on the wood. I usually use hickory chunks and charcoal. <br /><br /> My Dry rub for tuna steaks: <br /><br /> 3 table spoons of kosher salt <br /> 1 tablespoon of red pepper of choice <br /> 2 tablesoon of brown sugar <br /> 1 tablespoon of garlic <br /> 1 tablespoon of allspice <br /><br /> Lightly rub on tuna and refrigerate for at least an hour or two. <br /><br /> You can also marinade tuna if you want a citrus flavor to it. To begin I usually add a 1/2 gallon of water to 1 quarter of Pineapple Juice or Orange Juice, half cup of molasses or honey, 1 cup of light soy sauce. Add garlic plus your favorite pepper and add allspice to taste. I then bring to boil and let the concoctioin sit until cool. I then get the fish out, rinse and marinate for at least four hours in a NSF container and smoke. <br /><br /> Personally, I never eat smoked tuna immediately. I refrigerate it and eat the next day, especially using the marinade. Just taste better to me! <br /><br /> Sorry I couldn't answer your original question, but the above is an alternative way to smoke tuna.