Smoked Tuna Recipe

Name: Smoked Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cherry wood chunks; 4 (10-ounce) tuna steaks; 2 quarts water; 2/3 cup coarse kosher salt; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 5 bay leaves, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black peppercorns; 4 cups dry white wine

Servings: persons

Cherry wood chunks
4 (10-ounce) tuna steaks
2 quarts water
2/3 cup coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
5 bay leaves, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black peppercorns
4 cups dry white wine

1
Soak wood chunks in water to cover at least 30 minutes.
2
Place tuna steaks in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Stir together 2 quarts water and next 4 ingredients; pour over steaks. Seal bag; chill 3 hours, turning bag occasionally.
3
Remove steaks from brine. Wash and pat dry. Place on a rack to air dry 30 minutes. Brush with vegetable oil. Pat pepper on both sides of fillet.
4
Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let burn 15 to 20 minutes. Drain wood chunks, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker; add wine. Coat rack with cooking spray; place in smoker. Place steaks on upper rack; cover with smoker lid. Cook 3 to 4 hours or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

380

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cherry wood chunks, 4 (10-ounce) tuna steaks, 2 quarts water, 2/3 cup coarse kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Smoked Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Tuna

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