Tuna Discovery

Arlin_MacRae · 06-23-2010, 09:27 AM

A few days ago my wife and I ran into some yellowfin tuna (in a dark alley -scary) and we decided to try searing it on the Primo like we do with ahi tuna. I made up a mango/peach/cilantro chutney for it and I'm glad I did. Without it the meal wouldn't have gone over so well.

The yellowfin is nowhere near as good as ahi. It seemed tougher and maybe a little stringy. Ahi is the way to go. Thought I'd share.

Arlin

deguerre · 06-23-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the tip Arlin. Not sure if I can find ahi here though.

expatpig · 06-23-2010, 09:34 AM

When you take it out of the can, how do you keep it from falling through the grate?

aquablue22 · 06-23-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by expatpig

When you take it out of the can, how do you keep it from falling through the grate?

Doesn't happen if you build an ......

We catch Yellowfin all the time and there is a big difference in Blue and Yellow taste, plus a lot has to do with freshness and the cut from the loin.

Grabnabber · 06-23-2010, 10:25 AM

My understanding is that "ahi" and yellowfin tuna are one and the same, with fish over 100 pounds being called "ahi" and under 100# is called "shibi"- in Hawaii, anyway.

Maybe your fish was mislabeled? I dunno...

Arlin_MacRae · 06-23-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grabnabber

My understanding is that "ahi" and yellowfin tuna are one and the same, with fish over 100 pounds being called "ahi" and under 100# is called "shibi"- in Hawaii, anyway.

Maybe your fish was mislabeled? I dunno...

Hmm, that's research worthy.

Grillman · 06-23-2010, 07:16 PM

So the Yellowfin will make you sing a different Tuna.

Big_AL · 06-23-2010, 07:22 PM

I don't know...the whole thing sounds fishy.

big brother smoke · 06-23-2010, 07:43 PM

Yellowfin=Ahi, Arlin.

Perhaps you had yellowtail (Jack Family) thus the difference in taste. Yellowfin and Yellowtail can be found together under kelps and other floating objects whilst fishing Baja California.
I usually get my fill of both species on my summer fishing trips. I hope to do the same this summer

06-23-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Tuna Discovery A few days ago my wife and I ran into some yellowfin tuna (in a dark alley -scary) and we decided to try searing it on the Primo like we do with ahi tuna. I made up a mango/peach/cilantro chutney for it and I'm glad I did. Without it the meal wouldn't have gone over so well. The yellowfin is nowhere near as good as ahi. It seemed tougher and maybe a little stringy. Ahi is the way to go. Thought I'd share. Arlin __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

06-23-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tip Arlin. Not sure if I can find ahi here though. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

06-23-2010, 09:34 AM	#3
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06-23-2010, 07:22 PM	#8
Big_AL Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-13-10 Location: O'Fallon, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't know...the whole thing sounds fishy. __________________ Big AL SLBS CBJ 18" WSM, 22" OTG and OTS Canadian Bakin' BBQ Team

06-23-2010, 07:43 PM	#9
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yellowfin=Ahi, Arlin. Perhaps you had yellowtail (Jack Family) thus the difference in taste. Yellowfin and Yellowtail can be found together under kelps and other floating objects whilst fishing Baja California. I usually get my fill of both species on my summer fishing trips. I hope to do the same this summer __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

06-23-2010, 10:25 AM	#5
Grabnabber is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-25-10 Location: Chicago IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My understanding is that "ahi" and yellowfin tuna are one and the same, with fish over 100 pounds being called "ahi" and under 100# is called "shibi"- in Hawaii, anyway. Maybe your fish was mislabeled? I dunno...

06-23-2010, 07:16 PM	#7
Grillman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-05-09 Location: Aurora, Colo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So the Yellowfin will make you sing a different Tuna.

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