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can I take a zip lock bag (about 6 lbs ) of tuna meat from the freezer, thaw it and can it in a pressure canner?
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Asked August 02, 2024, 5:25 PM EDT
can I take a zip lock bag (about 6 lbs ) of tuna meat from the freezer, thaw it and can it in a pressure canner?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Yes you can. It is safe to can frozen tuna. I would not thaw it completely. Thaw until you can easily cut it and then pack it into pint or 1/2 pint jars. I find if I completely the fish then you lose quite a bit of liquid from the fish since freezing breaks down the cells. If it is completely thawed the fish might end up being a little on the dry side since you pack it without any added liquid. If it is completely thawed you could add a Tablespoon of water or oil to each jar.
Be sure to pressure can it for 100 minutes at 10# weighted gauge or 11# dial gauge canner.
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Nellie Oehler
Be sure to pressure can it for 100 minutes at 10# weighted gauge or 11# dial gauge canner.
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Nellie Oehler