Difficulty: Intermediate
Seafood
Poached Whole Octopus
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hrs
Difficulty: Intermediate
Simple and elegant, this Poached Whole Octopus for the recteq wood pellet grill brings incredible flavor to the table!
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat RT-B380X to 500°F. Add onion, carrots, bell peppers, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, Jody's Asian Persuasion Rub and water into stock pot and place on recteq. Close lid on recteq and bring to a simmer.
- Step 2: Once simmering, add octopus to liquid, dunking it 3 times before full submerging it. Close lid and let simmer until tender (45-60 minutes).
- Step 3: With tongs, carefully remove octopus from liquid and let rest. Once cooled, cut tentacles away from body and place on hot grill, basting them with the teriyaki sauce until nice and crispy. Remove, slice and serve.
Ingredients
Serving Sizes
Ingredients
- 2 Large Onions, chopped
- 1 pound(s) Carrots, chopped
- 1 pound(s) Bell Pepper, chopped
- 10 Garlic Cloves, chopped coarse
- 2 ounce(s) Whole Ginger, peeled
- 3 tablespoon(s) Whole Peppercorns
- 3 Bay Leaves
- 4 tablespoon(s) Jody's Asian Persuasion Rub
- 12 cups Water
- 1 (3-5 pounds) Whole Octopus
- 1 cup(s) Teriyaki Sauce
Tools Needed
- Medium Stock Pot
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Tongs
- Step 1: Preheat RT-B380X to 500°F. Add onion, carrots, bell peppers, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, Jody's Asian Persuasion Rub and water into stock pot and place on recteq. Close lid on recteq and bring to a simmer.
- Step 2: Once simmering, add octopus to liquid, dunking it 3 times before full submerging it. Close lid and let simmer until tender (45-60 minutes).
- Step 3: With tongs, carefully remove octopus from liquid and let rest. Once cooled, cut tentacles away from body and place on hot grill, basting them with the teriyaki sauce until nice and crispy. Remove, slice and serve.
Chef Pairings
This dish will grab everyone's attention! Serve with Smoked Au Gratin Potatoes or Gullah Stewed Shrimp & Okra for a seafood themed dinner!