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    Old 07-25-2011, 12:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by Up North
    Squish it down with the cover over the sink.
    Me, too. Have a furbaby to lick up the juice that squirts everywhere
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    Old 07-25-2011, 02:09 PM
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    Originally Posted by Up North
    Squish it down with the cover over the sink.
    Me, too!
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    Old 07-25-2011, 02:15 PM
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    Originally Posted by watterstide
    Originally Posted by Up North
    Squish it down with the cover over the sink.
    my can opener opens the can from the sides.it rolls the edges so you can't cut yourself on it..so no squishing down..
    I know what you mean. Maybe you could let it start and then stop it just so it has a drainage slit in the side. When it stops draining finish the opening. If you can stop those kind once they start. Sometimes I do that with a regular can opener just so the lid won't fall off.
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    Old 07-25-2011, 02:38 PM
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    anyways..the tuna salad is made..and wonderful. i am going to see if they make a larger can strainer!
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    Old 07-25-2011, 06:06 PM
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    I just put mine in a regular strainer. The kind with the wire screen. I find this does a better job than squishing the lid.
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    open the can and then squash it down and drain
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    I open the can and use the lid but then I place the tuna on paper towels to get more liquid out cause I have a fussy hubby who hates soggy tuna after adding mayo. for sandwiches.......
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    I learned this technique from my SIL who was a caterer for 20 years.

    I place a drinking glass into the sink; open tuna can and place upside with opened lid down onto the glass, and press down on the can until liquid drains out. I used to use the open can, squeeze until fingers hurt method, too, but there always seemed to be a little leftover liquid. The glass/sink method removes all the liquid. Whether you use canned tuna in oil or water, this method works great.
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    Originally Posted by Barb44
    I just put mine in a regular strainer. The kind with the wire screen. I find this does a better job than squishing the lid.
    That's the way I do it too. I just open it 30 min early and let it drain. No squishing! Put it in the fridge if you want it to be cold.
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    Old 07-26-2011, 03:55 AM
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    I drain mine in a small colander. works for me Good Luck
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