Tuna Canning Open Session - with PICS

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StickFish

Discussion Starter · Jul 19, 2007 (Edited)

Well since we can't fish this weekend we are canning. You know how boring it is baby sitting a canner, so come keep us awake from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday July 21st. You may bring a beverage of your choice and a lawn chair as we will be confined to the garage and drive way.

I'm not going to put you to work, but come talk tuna or just have a brew.

I didn't really want to call it a TA meeting even though we are all jones'ing to get back out, and since those are usually at some reputable location other than my den of inequity

HiTekRdNek, Hoggemin and I will be manning the canners and the smoker last count was around 7 canners at one stage or another and probably more fish than we know what to do with.

Broken Halo is in the Kegerator - $1 a pint on your honor

If you have not been to the lumber yard and wish to attend - drop me a PM - we're in Tigard not far from Home Depoe

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Han Solo

· #2 · Jul 19, 2007

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Lumber Yard :laugh::laugh:

Chromaflage

· #3 · Jul 19, 2007

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I guess we could start using "Board Feet" for code for numbers of fish. :jester:

Herring Problem

· #4 · Jul 19, 2007 (Edited)

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I just finished 9 and 1/2 cases of tuna canning last night,been canning for the last three nights with two canners. Done by midnight each night.

Put 22 loins if the frezzer with rub and seasonings vacum packed.

Went out to the ice bax and 60 lbs or 7 packages still in the box. Call friends daughter and gave it to her and her family.

I am just to tired to due more right now.:food:

my recipe:

Salt
Freash pepper corn pepper
2 slices of walla wall onion
1 slice of fresh cut alapeno pepper
1 small dash of garlic and heb seasoning
1/2 pint jars

Coming back for more on the 28th and 4th.

enjoy guys!:meme:

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MarshBum

· #5 · Jul 19, 2007

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I have daddy duty during that time, but my girl might like to see what other tuna hounds look like. I can bring my canner and donate it for the day, just so long as it works it's way back to me. I'm done processing my last catch, so it's just sitting around, lonely, unloved, forgotten.

I should fix that.

Anyway... PM sent for directions. I'm hoping to make it for a few minutes at least... or as long as the 14 month old boss allows

Geoff

StickFish

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 19, 2007

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Board Feet or is it Bored Feet.

its all good guys - heck Pilar, Crom you guys are welcome also

Here are the numbers n45.24 29.5 W122.45 23.7 I know there is tuna there - they just don't fight too much anymore

fyshndad

· #7 · Jul 19, 2007

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I will bring my canner and cooker set up
I have not canned anywhere but on the stove so I am anxious to learn how to do it on the propane burner

Chesapeake

· #8 · Jul 19, 2007

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Guys,

Just a warning. My new canner came with a nice yellow paper warning

"Do no use a propane burner like for a turkey cooker, or any propane burner over 15000 BTU".

I'm guessing someone had a problem that prompted the warning. Just something to think about.

fishbait

· #9 · Jul 19, 2007

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Ted,

You beat me to the punch, I was thinking of hosting a no fishing weekend event at my house...........

IF anybody needs a canner I have a good one, 19 pints, I can bring if needed. How about a few sushi snacks??? shasahimi (sp)

A little sushi, perhaps pickled halibut, some brews, friends..........

Janey & I will stop by for sure.

Please call me 503-939-9437 If somebody wants to use my canner, I can also being a butane stove to keep the temp after the initial heat up on the big burner........................... FB

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StickFish

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jul 19, 2007

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I was thinking some sushi snacks would be kind of fun as well - I think we are up to 8 canners and a smoker now and at least five burners. Who's bringing cooked rice - I might be able to con Mrs C into making rice, only have a few sheets of nori and the soy is a tad low - lots o wasabbi, some cucumber and red bell pepper cilantro and I might sacrifice a jalapeño if someone wants to try an Amigo role

We'll will look forward to seeing you and Janey

Headhunter

· #11 · Jul 19, 2007

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I used my propane burner "crab cooker" type this week and it is very very hot. I had a hard time keeping the pressure below 14lbs. I ended up putting some bricks on the sides of the burner grate and sitting the pressuer cooker on them. The extra height allowed the pressure to drop and it stayed in the 10-14lbs range. Even then I had the gas turned down to its lowest level. I had to watch it like a hawak! If you are using these types, please be carful! I need to come up with a better way of doing this.

fishboys

· #12 · Jul 19, 2007

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I had the same problem. I had to adjust my air mixture so it didnt burn as hot.

StickFish

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jul 20, 2007

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back up to the top - got a few in the box for this one and its looking like fun come on out and have some fun with us

Puffin

· #14 · Jul 20, 2007

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Took out some yellowfin last night. Looks like I might have found a home 4 it. might have 2 come visit.

StickFish

Discussion Starter · #15 · Jul 20, 2007

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Puffin said:
Took out some yellowfin last night. Looks like I might have found a home 4 it. might have 2 come visit.

Cool - please do :meme: Yellowfin - my favorite

circafish

· #16 · Jul 20, 2007

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Herring Problem said:
I just finished 9 and 1/2 cases of tuna canning last night,been canning for the last three nights with two canners. Done by midnight each night.

Put 22 loins if the frezzer with rub and seasonings vacum packed.

Went out to the ice bax and 60 lbs or 7 packages still in the box. Call friends daughter and gave it to her and her family.

I am just to tired to due more right now.:food:

my recipe:

Salt
Freash pepper corn pepper
2 slices of walla wall onion
1 slice of fresh cut alapeno pepper
1 small dash of garlic and heb seasoning
1/2 pint jars

Coming back for more on the 28th and 4th.

enjoy guys!:meme:

Hi there
What do you use for a rub/seasoning on the vacum pack lot?
Thanks for sharing!

circafish

· #17 · Jul 20, 2007

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Chesapeake said:
Guys,

Just a warning. My new canner came with a nice yellow paper warning

"Do no use a propane burner like for a turkey cooker, or any propane burner over 15000 BTU".

I'm guessing someone had a problem that prompted the warning. Just something to think about.

circafish

· #18 · Jul 20, 2007

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Chesapeake said:
Guys,

Just a warning. My new canner came with a nice yellow paper warning

"Do no use a propane burner like for a turkey cooker, or any propane burner over 15000 BTU".

I'm guessing someone had a problem that prompted the warning. Just something to think about.

So got my first canner and did it in the house...whew.
Are you guys using a coleman stove outside? Perhaps starting it on the crab cooker and transfering to coleman when at pressure?

Chesapeake

· #19 · Jul 20, 2007

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circafish said:
So got my first canner and did it in the house...whew.
Are you guys using a coleman stove outside? Perhaps starting it on the crab cooker and transfering to coleman when at pressure?

My father has an electric stove out in the shop we usualy use, but I have used my turkey cooker for both the entire process, and just bringing the pot to a boil. My turkey burner has a metal deflector that can be adjusted to bring the heat down to a level that will maintain the 11-12 PSI in my 23 quart canners.

I think one of the big 2 or 3 burner propane camp stoves would be ideal but I dont own one.

circafish

· #20 · Jul 20, 2007

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Chesapeake said:
My father has an electric stove out in the shop we usualy use, but I have used my turkey cooker for both the entire process, and just bringing the pot to a boil. My turkey burner has a metal deflector that can be adjusted to bring the heat down to a level that will maintain the 11-12 PSI in my 23 quart canners.

I think one of the big 2 or 3 burner propane camp stoves would be ideal but I dont own one.

Like the idea of elevating the cooker with bricks too. anyway doing it outside would be great because you can burn your tuna clothes at the same time!!!

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