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                   Octopus in a Pot

 

1 (2-3 Pound) Octopus

2 Wine Corks

2 Cups White Wine

1/2 Lemon

3 Large Potatoes Cut Into Quarters

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Fresh Chopped Parsley


Place the octopus in a pot with the wine and lemon. Cover the octopus with water, and place the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork. You'll need to check the octopus fairly frequently. Once it is tender, cover and remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room temperature covered.

While the octopus is cooling, boil the potatoes until tender. Remove from the heat, skin and cut into 2 inch pieces. Place in a bowl and add fresh chopped parsley and olive oil to coat lightly. Season with salt and pepper.

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