Title: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on March 18, 2020, 04:17:10 AM
Post by: pjstevko on March 18, 2020, 04:17:10 AM
Today I tried my hand at smoking my first tuna bellies. I threw together a quick marinade, let the bellies soak for 2 hours, pulled the bellies, let them air dry for 3 hours while I prepped the smoker and once it reached/held 180 threw the bellies on for a nice 3 hour long smoke.
It turned out good with great flavor and a subtle smoke taste!
It turned out good with great flavor and a subtle smoke taste!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: sabaman1 on March 18, 2020, 04:49:59 AM
Post by: sabaman1 on March 18, 2020, 04:49:59 AM
Looks delicious PJ!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Tightlines667 on March 18, 2020, 07:24:22 AM
Post by: Tightlines667 on March 18, 2020, 07:24:22 AM
That looks great!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on March 18, 2020, 10:51:35 AM
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on March 18, 2020, 10:51:35 AM
Yum :)
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Alto Mare on March 18, 2020, 10:56:36 AM
Post by: Alto Mare on March 18, 2020, 10:56:36 AM
That looks delicious PJ!👍
Sal
Sal
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Gobi King on March 18, 2020, 12:11:50 PM
Post by: Gobi King on March 18, 2020, 12:11:50 PM
looks like candy! Yumm
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Dominick on March 18, 2020, 03:52:41 PM
Post by: Dominick on March 18, 2020, 03:52:41 PM
Nice... Dominick
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Donnyboat on March 18, 2020, 04:37:55 PM
Post by: Donnyboat on March 18, 2020, 04:37:55 PM
Thanks interesting makes my mouth water, cheers Don.
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on March 18, 2020, 05:27:35 PM
Post by: pjstevko on March 18, 2020, 05:27:35 PM
Thanks for all the kind words!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Hardy Boy on March 18, 2020, 05:43:35 PM
Post by: Hardy Boy on March 18, 2020, 05:43:35 PM
looks great ! Did it stay fairly moist with the hot smoke ? I have been cold smoking some of the TY and it has turned out great. Have not tried hot smoke on it. We cold smoke albacore also . ....... might be worth a try also on the BFT if you want to experiment some more.
Cheers:
Todd
Cheers:
Todd
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Maxed Out on March 18, 2020, 06:23:56 PM
Post by: Maxed Out on March 18, 2020, 06:23:56 PM
Wow Steve, that looks fantastic !
Congrats on your successful tuna outing.
Ted
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: xjchad on March 18, 2020, 06:50:04 PM
Post by: xjchad on March 18, 2020, 06:50:04 PM
That looks amazing!!!! :P
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on March 28, 2020, 12:59:32 AM
Post by: pjstevko on March 28, 2020, 12:59:32 AM
Here's another round of tuna bellies!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Bryan Young on March 28, 2020, 01:18:34 AM
Post by: Bryan Young on March 28, 2020, 01:18:34 AM
I'm really hungry now.
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on August 08, 2022, 12:55:10 AM
Post by: pjstevko on August 08, 2022, 12:55:10 AM
Reviving an old thread as I'm gonna fill up the smoker with bellies tomorrow....
Anyone wanna share a recipe or tips?
Pj
Anyone wanna share a recipe or tips?
Pj
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: sciaenops on August 08, 2022, 01:39:37 AM
Post by: sciaenops on August 08, 2022, 01:39:37 AM
Looks tasty PJ. I've only done a couple batches using a simple marinade. Topped each piece w/a sprinkle of brown sugar & a shake of red pepper flakes & into my electric smoker for an hour max (my pieces we're probably smaller than your). Definitely a light smoke but didn't dry out.
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on August 08, 2022, 04:43:49 PM
Post by: pjstevko on August 08, 2022, 04:43:49 PM
The bellies are marinating.....
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on August 09, 2022, 01:39:29 AM
Post by: pjstevko on August 09, 2022, 01:39:29 AM
Final outcome..... Tuna candy!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Rocket Dog on August 10, 2022, 02:56:36 AM
Post by: Rocket Dog on August 10, 2022, 02:56:36 AM
Quote from: pjstevko on August 09, 2022, 01:39:29 AMFinal outcome..... Tuna candy!
Winner winner Tuna belly dinner :d
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: sabaman1 on August 10, 2022, 03:34:59 PM
Post by: sabaman1 on August 10, 2022, 03:34:59 PM
Pj smoke king. Looks delicious! What type of wood for the smoke?
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on August 10, 2022, 05:51:41 PM
Post by: pjstevko on August 10, 2022, 05:51:41 PM
Quote from: sabaman1 on August 10, 2022, 03:34:59 PMPj smoke king. Looks delicious! What type of wood for the smoke?
Charcoal with apple and cherry
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on July 12, 2023, 12:03:53 AM
Post by: pjstevko on July 12, 2023, 12:03:53 AM
Had a couple packages of bft leftover from last year so i decided to fire up the smoker and make a little tuna candy! 4 hour marinade, 2 hour drying and a quick 1 1/2 hour smoke at 200°
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 12, 2024, 06:57:58 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 12, 2024, 06:57:58 PM
Firing up the smoker today!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Maxed Out on May 12, 2024, 11:48:02 PM
Post by: Maxed Out on May 12, 2024, 11:48:02 PM
PJ, that stuff looks addicting !!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 12:17:07 AM
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 12:17:07 AM
Prep and final product!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Bryan Young on May 13, 2024, 02:47:13 PM
Post by: Bryan Young on May 13, 2024, 02:47:13 PM
Oh PJ, those looks so delicious!!!
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: sabaman1 on May 13, 2024, 04:35:21 PM
Post by: sabaman1 on May 13, 2024, 04:35:21 PM
Pj I like your smoker setup. Vertical smokers are the best for smoking meats. All your neighbors are probably attracted to your house when you fire it up. Is your smoker a wood chunk smoker?
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: El Pescador on May 13, 2024, 04:47:43 PM
Post by: El Pescador on May 13, 2024, 04:47:43 PM
PJ!!!!
Fantastic work effort project!!!!
PLZ vacuum pack some choice pieces, we must have a trip coming up eventually to Morro Bay!!!!!!!
Wayne
Fantastic work effort project!!!!
PLZ vacuum pack some choice pieces, we must have a trip coming up eventually to Morro Bay!!!!!!!
Wayne
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: El Pescador on May 13, 2024, 04:50:12 PM
Post by: El Pescador on May 13, 2024, 04:50:12 PM
Quote from: pjstevko on August 08, 2022, 12:55:10 AMReviving an old thread as I'm gonna fill up the smoker with bellies tomorrow....
Anyone wanna share a recipe or tips?
Pj
PJ!!!!!!
PLZ post your exact recipe,
as I see it, you might be taking over where ChileRelleno left off!!!!!!! :al
Wayne
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 05:01:02 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: sabaman1 on May 13, 2024, 04:35:21 PMPj I like your smoker setup. Vertical smokers are the best for smoking meats. All your neighbors are probably attracted to your house when you fire it up. Is your smoker a wood chunk smoker?
It can do both but i use charcoal mostly and add wood chucks as I go
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 05:22:20 PM
Post by: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 05:22:20 PM
PJ, what brand of smoker is that ??
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 06:40:30 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 05:22:20 PMPJ, what brand of smoker is that ??
It's a Brinkmann Trailmaster smoker. I think the company went out of business around 2015
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 06:43:33 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 06:43:33 PM
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PJ!!!!!!
PLZ post your exact recipe,
as I see it, you might be taking over where ChileRelleno left off!!!!!!! :al
Wayne
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Wayne I never use a formal receipt, I just throw a bunch of ingredients into a bowl and taste it as I go along. Usual ingredients are soy sauce, garlic, citrus juice, honey, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, oil (sesame and/or chili) and water....
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 08:06:05 PM
Post by: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 08:06:05 PM
I found one online thru Ali Express that looks very similar to yours, but doesn't say it's a Brinkmann. It's $397
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 08:58:15 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 08:58:15 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on May 13, 2024, 08:06:05 PMI found one online thru Ali Express that looks very similar to yours, but doesn't say it's a Brinkmann. It's $397
I have no idea if that's a good price as I got mine as an anniversary gift from my wife around 10 years ago....I'm sure they are still produce just under a different name brand
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 14, 2024, 01:08:13 AM
Post by: pjstevko on May 14, 2024, 01:08:13 AM
Used a could pieces with my breakfast...
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: Gfish on May 14, 2024, 01:55:44 AM
Post by: Gfish on May 14, 2024, 01:55:44 AM
Mmmmmmmm, now that's a breakfast!
Never smoked-up any tuna. Used to do Salmonids. The brine was just done to taste. Salt dissolved in water until it floats a raw egg, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic, marinate overnight in the fridge.
Never smoked-up any tuna. Used to do Salmonids. The brine was just done to taste. Salt dissolved in water until it floats a raw egg, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic, marinate overnight in the fridge.
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: sabaman1 on May 14, 2024, 04:34:38 AM
Post by: sabaman1 on May 14, 2024, 04:34:38 AM
Quote from: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 05:01:02 PMQuote from: sabaman1 on May 13, 2024, 04:35:21 PMPj I like your smoker setup. Vertical smokers are the best for smoking meats. All your neighbors are probably attracted to your house when you fire it up. Is your smoker a wood chunk smoker?
It can do both but i use charcoal mostly and add wood chucks as I go
:d
:dQuote from: pjstevko on May 13, 2024, 05:01:02 PMQuote from: sabaman1 on May 13, 2024, 04:35:21 PMPj I like your smoker setup. Vertical smokers are the best for smoking meats. All your neighbors are probably attracted to your house when you fire it up. Is your smoker a wood chunk smoker?
It can do both but i use charcoal mostly and add wood chucks as I go
Title: Re: Smoked tuna bellies
Post by: pjstevko on May 15, 2024, 11:20:31 PM
Post by: pjstevko on May 15, 2024, 11:20:31 PM
Brought some into work today to share and it was gone before I came back to the table with the crackers from the kitchen!!!!