TUNA QUESTION

[knot for shore]

Caught some Yellowfin and a Bigeye yesterday. I probably have about 10 -15 lbs of Bigeye and 35 lbs of Yellowfin. I want to use some of the Bigeye for sushimi, but how long does it last if frozen? Or should I freeze it at all. I know the Yellowfin will keep frozen, but for how long. I was thinking about getting one of those vacuum sealers. Are they as good for keeping the meat as what they say? Also, anyone have any good recipes for blackened tuna?

[30' PURSUIT]

Before you invest a lot of money in a vacumn sealer, try Press'n Seal freezer wrap by Glad. I have been using it for about 6 months and I have had very good results.

[Bodie]

I used to not like freezing fish but since i purchased a vacuum sealer last year i have a freezer full. I love my sealer and yes it does keep the contents very fresh. Make sure you buy lots of extra bags or extra rolls so you can make your own bags.

[jdderosier]

Get the sealer. It has many other uses. In the Marine Corps we would use it to vacuum seal socks, shirts, pants, and all kinds of stuff to keep it dry and in small bundels. Its great for sealing lint from the dryer for starting fires. It is a good piece of gear.

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[Fishwagon]

I fish with a chef who loves sushi. He preserves sashimi in brick sized chunks, by searing each side to carterize the blood. he just heats a skillet up as hot as it will get, then sears each side for about 1-2 seconds. then he uses comercial grade (extra thick) cling wrap to wrap it 7-8 times.

after pulling a brick out to thaw, he just slices/shaves the hair-thin layer off
He says it will stay sushi grade for a few (I think he said six) months.

I have never tried it, but it would seem to work well, especially if a vacuum packer is not available.

[MakoMike]

You can also put it in the freezer and brush some water on it, so that it freezes an ice coating over the block of tuna and then vaccum pack it. It'll stay sashimi grade for months like that.

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THE SEALER IS THE WAY TO GO IT KEEPS YOUR MEATS FROST FREE FOR MONTHS. MY DAUGHTERS ARE THE REASON MY FISH NEVER GO BAD.