5 Things to Know About Freezing Leftover Canned Tuna

Only freeze canned tuna for cooked dishes The texture turns mushy and watery after thawing, so it is fine for casseroles, melts, or pasta sauces, but terrible for tuna salad sandwiches.

Drain the tuna before freezing Remove the liquid first, then pack the tuna in a freezer-safe container or bag, squeezing out as much air as possible.

Use frozen tuna within three months Thaw it in the fridge overnight before using it in a cooked or heavily mixed dish.

Do not freeze tuna for raw eating Freezing breaks down the fibers, making the texture unappealing for straight-from-the-can use.

Skip freezing if you will use it soon Keep opened canned tuna in a covered container in the fridge for three to four days. If you cannot use it that fast, buy smaller cans instead.