Octopus with honey

Source : Peel The Onions And Score Them In The Shape Of A Cross Wash And Cut The Octopus Into Pieces Using A Wide And Shallow Pan Heat The Oil And Place The On...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : December 21, 2025

Step:

  1. Peel the onions and score them in the shape of a cross. Wash and cut the octopus into pieces.

  2. Using a wide and shallow pan, heat the oil and place the onions over low heat until softened. Sprinkle with the sugar.

  3. Add the octopus and keep stirring until it changes color.

  4. Stir in the liquids (brandy, wine, balsamic vinegar). Add the tomato, grated, the spices and plenty of pepper.

  5. Let it simmer over low heat for1 1/2 hour, until the octopus is tender and the sauce thickens.

  6. Finally, add the honey, stir and remove from heat.


Ingredients

  1. About 1,5 kg octopus
  2. 10 baby shallot onions (the kind you would use for stifado)
  3. 1 tbsp sugar
  4. 1 tomato
  5. 1 cup olive oil
  6. 1/2 cup sweet red wine (I use Mavrodafni)
  7. 1/2 cup brandy
  8. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  9. 1 bay leaf
  10. 4-5 grains of pimento
  11. pepper
  12. 1 heaping tbsp thyme honey

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