Pulpo con patatas

Ingredientes

• 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
• Juice Of 1 Lemon
• 4 Tablespoons Capers (Optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Place the octopus in a pot with the...: Place the octopus in a pot with the corks, wine and lemon.

2. 2

   Cover the octopus with water, and place the...: Cover the octopus with water, and place the pot over high heat and bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium, and cook until tender when pierced with a fork.

3. 3

   You'll need to check the octopus fairly frequently,...: You'll need to check the octopus fairly frequently, and once it is tender, cover and remove from the heat.

4. 4

   Allow to cool to room temperature covered.

5. 5

   While the octopus is cooling, boil the potatoes...: While the octopus is cooling, boil the potatoes until tender.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat, skin and cut into...: Remove from the heat, skin and cut into 2 inch pieces.

7. 7

   Place in a bowl and add fresh chopped...: Place in a bowl and add fresh chopped parsley, lemon juice and olive oil to coat lightly.

8. 8

   Stir in capers if using.

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Once cool, remove the tentacles from the head...: Once cool, remove the tentacles from the head and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

11. 11

    Cut the head into pieces as well.

12. 12

    Place the octopus in with the potatoes and...: Place the octopus in with the potatoes and gently mix together.