Whole Octopus at Whole Foods Market is 1 lbs.

Considered by chefs as some of the absolute best in the world, our whole octopus is caught using the time-honored, artisanal pot-fishing method.Fishermen use traditional clay pots to catch the octopus in the cold waters off the coast of Portugal, which reduces by-catch concerns that are common with more modern methods.

The waters of the North Atlantic are colder and saltier than other popular fishing areas.The best octopus can be found in the fishing zone off the coast of Portugal.

Portuguese octopus has a mild flavor and taste of the ocean.The lean octopus has a toothsome texture and a pleasant chew.

Individually vacuum sealed.The whole octopus is approximately 28 lbs.Please call to inquire about other sizes.

They have vacuum-packed plastic trays that you can use to keep the octopus in your freezer.Remove and thaw as many trays as you need when you are ready to cook.

It is quite easy to cook whole octopus.It doesn't need salt in cooking because it has a good balance of salty flavor.The freezing and thawing process helps to tenderize the meat, so it doesn't need to be beat with a pan or mallet like some recipes suggest.).

You can separate the legs and the top part of the head before cooking, or you can cook it whole.The beak should be removed before you start cooking.

Our Portuguese octopus has a very mild and delicate flavor that is very versatile and can be used in many different ways.It works well with Greek, Mediterranean, Spanish, Italian and Asian dishes.It's good to balance out the leanness of the Octopus with rich or fatty ingredients, likeavocado and olive oil.The natural salinity works well with bitter flavors like radicchio and bitter microgreens.Warming spices like pimenton and garlic, as well as cooling herbs like mint, parsley and cilantro, compliment the flavor of octopus at home.A 3-6 pound Octopus takes 3-6 hours to cook.