Homemade Preserved Tuna in Oil

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   Prep the tuna.

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   Sprinkle rock salt and leave for an hour.

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   Be generous with the salt.

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   Rinse off the salt lightly, and pat dry with paper towels.

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   Put a little olive oil in the pan first, then put in the tuna.

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   Add enough oil to cover the tuna, then put in the ingredients.

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   Simmer over very low heat for an hour while skimming off the scum.

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   The tuna will be cooked through in 30 minutes, but it will become tender in another 30 minutes.

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   The oil will change color slightly.

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    After an hour, turn off the heat and leave at room temperature overnight.

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    Pack into jars that have been sterilized with boiling water.

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    You can freeze this too, but since the tuna is immersed in oil and is not in contact with the air, it will keep for quite a long time in the refrigerator.

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    The oil as well as the tuna are delicious.

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    Use the oil for stir-fry.

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    The oil will harden in the refrigerator, but will become liquid again at room temperature.

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    The oil is used for stir-fry and other recipes, and is not wasted at all.

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    It's great spread on bread, too.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.