Costco Kirkland Canned Albacore: How do I make it softer

[magomago]

How can I make this canned fish a little more softer. Because I'm generally too lazy to cook I don't cook the fish - I just eat them out of the can. I had some pinki salmon that was wonderfully soft, and when I douse it in olive oil it becomes ever more tastier. I would love to know if I can do the same with the costco canned albacore in some form because I have a decent supply of it. I was thinking of just tossing it in boiled water for a good 15 minutes and then opening the can, but I decided to check with ATOT incase that would make it even more tough (kind of like over cooking a steak).

ATOT, what say ye?

 

[CZroe]

You are supposed to mix it up with a bit of mayo.

 

[magomago]

You are supposed to mix it up with a bit of mayo.

bleh i hate mayo :x

 

[summit]

mix it up w/ a little extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Why the hell would you cook canned fish?

 

[magomago]

Why the hell would you cook canned fish?

trying to figure out if it would make it softer????

 

[lxskllr]

Buy chunk light instead. It's cheaper, softer, and less toxic than albacore.

 

[davmat787]

mix it up w/ a little extra virgin olive oil and lemon.

I am not a fan of mayo, and this is often what I do in addition to mustard. Also, if you google "tuna salad without mayo" or "no mayo tuna salad" you will get all sorts of ideas. Here is one that was found, no idea if it is any good but you should get some ideas by looking through the recipes.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/no-mayo-tuna-salad/detail.aspx

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Remove the tuna from the can and put it in a bowl. Then use a fork to break it up by crushing it.

 

[Shawn]

I think you can use yogurt

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Buy cheaper tuna, it will be softer. Although, I recommend you take the blue pill and strap your helmet on.

 

[Rudee]

Buy flaked instead of solid.

 

[bobdole369]

Buy whole tuna and make your own canned albacore.

 

[Ichinisan]

bleh i hate mayo :x

Even mayo-haters love the tuna I prepare with mayo. It's tricky to get the right amount, but it shouldn't taste like mayo.

Add black pepper and fresh, diced onion. Eat with saltines.

 

[Sluggo]

I buy the light tuna in a can, pop the lid, add salt and pepper, enjoy a delicious lunch.

Its not that difficult.

 

[QueBert]

Even mayo-haters love the tuna I prepare with mayo. It's tricky to get the right amount, but it shouldn't taste like mayo.

Add black pepper and fresh, diced onion. Eat with saltines.

But what about Mayo haters who also hate Tuna??

 

[makken]

god, i misread albacore as abalone and just about barfed reading some of the suggestions in this thread

 

[davmat787]

But what about Mayo haters who also hate Tuna??

Those that don't like Tuna can use Hot Dogs. :sneaky:

 

[Raizinman]

The Kirkland Brand Albacore Tuna Fish is the BEST tuna fish I have ever had. I had been a Star Kiss brand lover, but I had a Tuna Fish sandwich at a shop and the tuna was great. I asked them what brand it was and they told me it was Kirkland. My next trip to Costco I bought some and it was much better than either Star Kiss or Chicken of the Sea. If you have not tried Kirkland Tuna Fish, give it a try. I have found that most all the Kirkland products are much better than the name brand labels at other stores.

 

[IceBergSLiM]

The fish is cooked to death and stripped of its nutritious oils and juices thats why its so hard.

I recommend http://www.wildplanetfoods.com/ for QUALITY canned fish products.

 

[LTC8K6]

Yeah, canned tuna has already been cooked to death...

 

[slag]

Even mayo-haters love the tuna I prepare with mayo. It's tricky to get the right amount, but it shouldn't taste like mayo.

Add black pepper and fresh, diced onion. Eat with saltines.

Boggle!!!! How can anyone hate mayo?

 

[bobdole369]

Those that don't like Tuna can use Hot Dogs. :sneaky:

<3 Mayo on hot dogs.

 

[sdifox]

stop buying water based.

 

[jme5343]

god, i misread albacore as abalone and just about barfed reading some of the suggestions in this thread

I did this as well.