Learning how to can tuna is an important skill to have if you enjoy fishing in the ocean, love to DIY in the kitchen, or are very health conscious about the food you eat. Many popular diets such as Paleo, Whole 30, Pescaterian, and others highlight the benefits of fish and seafood, however many of the sources of canned tuna at the local supermarket are less the appetizing. You don't have to settle for water logged, twice cooked, shredded tuna that likely isn't even albacore. Buy a whole fish, or cleaned loins and learn how to can tuna, the do it yourself way.

The following step by steps instructions will ensure that you make the perfect jar of tuna that will last all year long.

Albacore tuna are plentiful and recognized as a sustainable fishery making them the perfect choice for eating regularly. The canning process is fairly straightforward and easy to follow, if you have done any pressure cooker based preserving then the steps will sound very familiar. After you master the basics be ready to whip up your own favorite secret recipe.

Anglers fishing with rod and reels generally take great care to ensure a high grade tuna by properly bleeding the fish and quickly placing them on ice. This ensures the meat is in better condition than some of the large commercial operations. The finished product from small boat operators is much better than the typical "chicken of the sea" canned varieties in the local super market. If you do not want to go out into the ocean and catch fish yourself it is possible to buy whole fish or loins straight off the boat from most ports along the west coast.