Tuna Confit

Name: Tuna Confit
Ingredients: 2 pounds albacore tuna loin; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; zest of 2 lemons; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 cloves garlic

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds albacore tuna loin
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
zest of 2 lemons
3 sprigs thyme
2 cloves garlic

Directions

1

Cut the tuna into a few equal sized pieces. Equally distribute the salt, pepper, sugar and lemon zest. Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit for a good 5 or 6 hours. Rinse off the salt after 6 hours.
2

Tightly pack the tuna, garlic, thyme and lemon zest in a baking dish and pour over olive oil to cover the tuna. Bake at 225-250 for an hour. Remove from the oven and let rest until it reaches room temperature. Store the tuna in the oil until ready to use.
3

Serve on top of a salad on toast or as you would any tuna (minus the mayo - none needed).