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Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or tomatoes

Make Snails, Cretan Style, W/ Vinegar or tomatoes at home with Olive Oil and Red Wine Vinegar. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

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   Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   FOR FIRST RECIPE, TO SERVE 1

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   FOR SECOND RECIPE, SERVING 1

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   First be sure all the snails are alive, then wash them thoroughly in cold water and place in their shells in a container large enough to hold them.

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   Pour hot water over them to cover and bring to a boil.

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   Add a teaspoon of salt for each quart of water and continue to boil for 20 minutes, skimming off foam.

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   Drain the snails, then wash in cold water and drain again.

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   In a deep, heavy pan, heat olive oil almost to the boiling point, using 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails.

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   Add the snails and fry for 10 minutes, turning carefully with tongs to avoid spattering oil.

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    Pour in 1/4 cup red wine vinegar for each pound of snails.

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    Remove from heat and stir constantly for a few minutes.

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    Remove the snails to individual plates and serve hot with a little of the remaining sauce, and some bread and wine, as an appetizer or first course.

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    Prepare the snails for cooking as directed above.

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    In a deep, heavy pan, heat 1/2 cup olive oil per pound of snails, add some salt for seasoning and then the snails.

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    Cover, lower the heat, and cook for 10 minutes, turning once.

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    Add a grated onion and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley per pound of snails.

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    Stir over medium heat for a few minutes, then add a pound of peeled, chopped tomatoes for each pound of snails.

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    Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender.

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    Serve with fried potatoes and baby zucchini salad.