FOOD NEWS
When Making Your Own Canned Tuna, What's The Best Kind To Use?
By Alia Ali
Canning tuna is an easy kitchen project to embark upon, and the only obstacle that one faces when creating this handy staple is choosing the best variety of tuna.
Skipjack tuna is the most common variety used for canning, but other varieties tend to come in bigger chunks, providing a more substantial eating experience.
When it comes to good eating, affordability, and sustainability, albacore tuna ticks all the boxes, making it a great choice for home-preserving.
As for sustainability, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the albacore tuna is no longer a "near threatened" species.
While that is definitely good news, it is still advisable to seek out tuna that has been labeled with "pole-caught," "troll-caught," and "pole-and-line."
Finally, when it comes to taste, albacore is one of the milder-tasting tuna varieties, making it a great addition to salads, crackers, or simply eaten as it is.