A beautiful deep orange tuna fillet rests atop a bed of wild rice peppered with shades of red and green from the diced apple and herbs. The fillet glistens with the amber-hued cider glaze, while a spattering of wild rice and thyme sprigs surrounds the plate, framing it like a fall leaf.

Cider-Glazed Tuna with Wild Rice Pilaf

Name: Cider-Glazed Tuna with Wild Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh tuna steaks cleaned; 2 cups wild rice rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 Granny Smith apples diced; 2 garlic cloves minced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs cleaned; 1 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Slow-cooked tuna meets autumn flavors in hearty wild rice pilaf.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style American

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · November 28, 2025

A little about this dish

This novel take on American cuisine combines the rich flavor of tuna with seasonal ingredients and heartwarming spices, tucking them all into a slow cooker masterpiece that presents a beautifully autumnal dish. Nutty wild rice, tangy Granny Smith apples, and fresh thyme add depth and texture, while a delectable cider-mustard glaze brings it all together. It's not your typical comfort food, but it's bound to have guests marveling at your culinary creativity!

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh tuna steaks — 2 lbs — cleaned
Wild rice — 2 cups — rinsed
Vegetable broth — 4 cups
Granny smith apples — 2 — diced
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Fresh thyme sprigs — 4 — cleaned
Apple cider — 1 cup
Mustard — 2 tablespoons
Honey — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥘🍏🌿

In the slow cooker, combine wild rice, vegetable broth, apples, garlic, and thyme. Set to low.
Step 2 — 🐟🧂🍚

Season tuna steaks with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place on top of the rice mixture.
Step 3 — ⏰🥘🍽️

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until rice is tender and tuna is cooked through.
Step 4 — 🍯🍎🍵

In a small saucepan, combine apple cider, mustard, and honey. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to a glaze.
Step 5 — 🖌️🍎🐟

Brush the cider glaze over the tunas before serving.

A final fox tip

Feel free to swap out thyme for rosemary or sage, or use a Gala apple instead of Granny Smith for a sweeter profile. For an extra autumnal twist, toss in a handful of dried cranberries at the beginning of cooking.