In article >,
Mort > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > In >,
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Another example:
> >>
> >> Scungilli alla Sorrentina
> >> Mario Batali
> >> <http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/m...a-sorrentina-r
> >> eci
> >> pe/index.html>
> >
> > Ps, what's with the wine cork in that recipe?
>
> Ahhh, you noticed that
>
> According to Mario, it's an Italian Thing. Supposed
> to help tenderize. Methinks it's an old wives tale but
> who knows.
>
> How Does Cork Tenderize Octopus?
> <http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/short..._tenderize_oct
> opu.php>

<grins> One has to wonder how that idea happened in the first place...
Might have to try it next time I braise stuffed baby Octopus and see if
there is a difference!

Thanks.
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