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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style American

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 28, 2025

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.

Additional

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.