How to Clean Octopus

Appears in
The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters

By John Ash

Published 2023

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If you’ve caught your own, octopus are easy to clean. 1. Cut the head off the octopus and then cut the head in half lengthwise. Remove the base where the eyes are and discard. 2. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise. 3. Remove and discard the hard beak in the center of the tentacles. Separate the tentacles and thoroughly wash the head pieces and tentacles in cold water. Cook right away after cleaning.