Pickled Octopus, or Polpetti nell'Aceto: Janette writes, "I'm looking for a recipe for pickled octopus. My husband is a fisherman and occasionally catches ocy in his pots."
Here's a Puglian recipe for octopus pickled in vinegar:
Here's a Puglian recipe for octopus pickled in vinegar:
Ingredients:
- 3 1/3 pounds (1.5 k) baby octopus, cleaned (you could also use baby squid or cuttlefish)
- Fresh mint
- Garlic cloves, sliced
- Red wine vinegar
Preparation:
Wash the octopus, put them in a pot with water to cover, and bring the pot to a boil. When the octopuses have become tender drain them, pat them dry, and put them in a glass jar, interlayering them with mint leaves and slivers of garlic. Add vinegar to cover, shaking the jar to dislodge bubbles, cover the jar, and put it in a cool dark place. They'll be ready in a week's time and keep for several more.
