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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Does anyone have any tips for cooking octopus on BGE? Thanks, Mike
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  • Nature Boy
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    Mike H,
    Not sure how big your specimen is, but it is much like squid. Cook it too slow and it turns to rubber. A high temp cook is best. Here is the squid recipe that works for me. If you have thicker pieces, you might want to try 500-600 instead of turbo temps (over 750). But still the key will be to cook them quickly. [p]Let us know what you end up doing.
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    Sorry. Here is the link.
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    I am batting poorly. Shudda taken my steroids.
    Try this
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    [ul][li]Squid recipe[/ul]
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    Gomer, Thanks, I'm going to try that tomorrow nite. I'll let you know how it goes. I've been eggin' for several years mostly pork,beef chicken etc. I had some octopus in Cancun last month and have been craving it ever since. I visit this board every day and have gotten most of my expertise on the egg from you regulars. Thanks again, Mike

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    Mike H,[p]Welcome to tenacle family. I agree with NB about how to cook em. I would suggest you also put some vinegar, salt and powdered garlic in a finger bowl for each adventurer. Dippin the octopus in it adds a nice flavor and hey if you don't like it, how much money and time are you out?[p]Keep em Smokin,
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    Mike H,
    I have a few cooking tips and a simple traditional Mediterranean cooking method. [p]What you will need
    1. 1:1 ratio of Red Wine Vinegar and water to cover the octopus.
    2. One or more wine corks (real cork not the new plastic stuff)
    3. Marinade
     ¼ cup Olive Oil
     3-4 Garlic gloves (chopped)
     1-2 tablespoons Oregano
     Salt and Pepper to taste[p]Directions
    1. Bring the Red Wine Vinegar and water mixture to a boil
    2. Add corks (Really! Cork has an enzyme that breaks down tissue in Octopus, tenderizing it)and Octopus and boil for 20 to 40 minutes depending on the size of Octopus.
    3. Place Octopus in a non reactive bowl and add marinade (Marinade it for at least 15 minutes or until its cool).
    4. After marinading grill at a medium heat (300 degrees) for 20 minutes[p]Cooking tip
    Reserve some of the marinade to brush on the octopus just before you serve.
    Before you cook, clean the octopus by rubbing it salt (1/4 cup should do) then rinse with cold water.[p]Let me know what you think,[p]Claudio
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