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Description: FULL RECIPE BELOW Learn how to fabricate octopus in this step-by-step video with one of our culinary school instructors. POACHED OCTOPUS RECIPE: escoffieronline.com/how-to-prepare-octopus Ingredients 1 lemon cut in half ½ cup of white wine 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns 3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp white vinegar 2 bay leaves 3 tbsp Old Bay seasoning 3 quarts of water Preparation 1. Wash the octopus under cold running water or in a bowl. Remove the beak and entrails. 2. In a large pot place the octopus, lemon, wine, peppercorns, garlic, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the octopus until it is tender when pierced with a knife (this could take from 45 to 90 minutes depending on the size). 3. Once the octopus is cooked you need to let it rest and cool to room temperature. You can also refrigerate over night. 4. Serve the octopus to your liking with your favorite sauce. Need an app to help you convert your recipes in the kitchen? itunes.apple.com/us/app/escoffier-cooks-companion/id572412557?mt=8 For more information about online culinary and pastry school visit: escoffieronline.com STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Facebook: facebook.com/Escoffieronlineacademy Twitter: twitter.com/EscoffierEOICA Instagram: instagram.com/escoffieronline Google +: plus.google.com/u/0/+escoffieronline/posts