Survival Tuna

**Ken** · 06-02-2009, 12:06 PM

Just a thought here. Many of us keep supplies of canned tuna in reserve.

Most "experts" recommend canned tuna in water for dietary and caloric-intake reasons. However, tuna in oil, once drained, will leave you with a decent amount of cooking oil which can be used to prepare other foods.

Sardines (incredibly long shelf life) and other fish also come canned in oil.

If using canned veggies for soups, use the entire contents of the can, including the water the veggie is packed in.

**Runs With Beer** · 06-02-2009, 03:31 PM

You know thats a good idea, We buy tuna packed in water because thats what my wife likes. But packed in oil you have another resource to use. Good post Ken.

**Pal334** · 06-02-2009, 04:38 PM

You bring up a good point. If or when you have to use the stockpile, the water versus oil arguement goes out the window. I confess I never gave it much thought before. Also an advantage is that the oil variety around here seems to be less expensive.

**gryffynklm** · 06-02-2009, 04:46 PM

Hmmm food for thought. I like tuna packed in water but I think I will Rotate in cans of oil packed.

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2009, 04:57 PM

I stock a lot of tuna. While it is a good idea, I much prefer the taste and texture of tuna not packed in oil. My tuna of choice is Starkist Albacore in the foil packs. This type doesn't seem to be packed in much of anything. Since my "stockpile" of tuna is what I eat on a reguar basis (always store food you normally eat right?) I think I'm going to have to stick to the non-oil packed tuna.

**Ken** · 06-02-2009, 05:02 PM

I actually prefer tuna in oil. However, my waistline suggests I should eat tuna in water. So, in a survival situation, my waistline may just have to suffer a bit.

**crashdive123** · 06-02-2009, 05:08 PM

Oh, please don't misunderstand. In a survival situation food is what is available, not what is preferred. I do store quite a bit of food items as part of my preparations. Most of what I store are things that I eat on a regular basis. I probably started eating the tuna that I do for the same reason that you state. Just turns out that I like it better now. It is a good idea though - kind of the same practice of using the entire kill in the wilds.

**Rick** · 06-02-2009, 05:43 PM

I'm a packed in water guy, too. I buy Kroger brand because, frankly, it seems like there is more tuna in the can and I can't tell the difference in taste.

As for the sardines, if it doesn't come packed in mustard I really don't want 'em.

It's a great idea though. I wonder if tuna oil will burn? You could certainly use it for lubrication. Lot's of uses. Stinky uses but lot's of uses.

**welderguy** · 06-02-2009, 05:48 PM

We buy what ever tuna is the cheapest that sale, I have no preference on oil or water packed, wife prefers water packed tuna.

**erunkiswldrnssurvival** · 06-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Attachment 1479the wierd thing is that my wife and i discussed this very subject today at the grocer.

the foil packs stay fresher, they can be frozen(try that with a can). and the foil packs have a much longer shelf life(loner than that even if you refrigerate)

we switched over to the foil packs when they first came out a few years ago.

**vthompson** · 06-02-2009, 08:42 PM

I agree with Crash, I like Starkist Albacore Tuna in the foil packs.

**Sarge47** · 06-02-2009, 08:51 PM

Don't forget to tell your grocer...."Charlie sent you!"

**Ken** · 06-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by Sarge47

Don't forget to tell your grocer...."Charlie sent you!"

I'll tell him I took the bus. Guests can not see images in the messages. Please register in the forum.

**chiggersngrits** · 06-02-2009, 09:23 PM

I like the starkist with sunflower oil in the foil packs. Its moist enough to eat right out of the pack, but doesn't seem to have the excessive oil that the can tuna has.

**Ken** · 06-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by chiggersngrits

I like the starkist with sunflower oil in the foil packs. Its moist enough to eat right out of the pack, but doesn't seem to have the excessive oil that the can tuna has.

If I use the foil pack, I squeeze in one individual serve pack each of mayo, relish, and onions. Instant tuna salad.

**Rick** · 06-03-2009, 08:53 AM

I'll have to look for the sunflower oil version. I didn't know they made that and haven't seen it. The foil paks were a bit dry for me but I've used them. The sunflower oil would probably solve that.

You can, obviously, pick up all kinds of meats in foil packs today. Salmon and chicken are two I've taken will me to the woods. I really like the chicken ones. You can even get BBQ chicken.