Ekone - Giant Pacific Octopus

Wild Giant Pacific octopus from the cold waters off Dutch Harbor, Alaska, takes center stage in Ekone Giant Pacific Octopus. Packed simply with organic olive oil and salt, the preparation keeps the focus on the octopus itself, highlighting its savory maritime character and substantial yet tender texture. With minimal seasoning and a shelf-stable format, it is a versatile Pacific Northwest conservas-style offering that can be enjoyed directly from the tin or incorporated into salads, pasta, and seafood dishes.

Product Details:

• Producer: Ekone
• Parent Company: Taylor Shellfish
• Founders: Nick and Joanne Jambor
• Seafood: Wild Giant Pacific Octopus
• Harvest Area: Waters off Dutch Harbor, Alaska
• Ingredients: Giant Pacific Octopus, organic olive oil, salt
• Format: Shelf-stable tinned seafood
• Allergen: Contains molluscan shellfish

Sensory Description:

Meaty and savory, the Giant Pacific octopus offers a substantial texture balanced by tenderness from cooking and canning. Its flavor is clean and distinctly maritime, with natural salinity complemented by the rounded richness of organic olive oil. The restrained seasoning allows the octopus to remain the focus, finishing savory, gently briny, and clean rather than heavily sauced or spiced.

Producer’s Background:

Ekone was founded in 1980 by shellfish farmers Nick and Joanne Jambor and is based on the shores of Willapa Bay in Washington. After the founders retired, Taylor Shellfish was asked to continue the Ekone legacy, bringing the brand into a family shellfish business whose experience spans five generations in the Pacific Northwest. Ekone maintains a tide-to-tin philosophy for its farmed shellfish while sourcing wild-caught seafood through regional fishing communities. Its cannery focuses on carefully prepared, generously packed seafood with restrained use of oil and seasoning. Giant Pacific Octopus extends that approach beyond Ekone's farmed shellfish, showcasing wild Alaskan octopus in a particularly simple preparation.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy at room temperature directly from the tin with crusty bread, crackers, lemon, olives, or pickled vegetables. For a composed dish, add the octopus to a salad with potatoes and herbs, toss with warm pasta and garlic, serve over white beans, or dress with lemon, parsley, and additional olive oil. Ekone also recommends it as an addition to fresh ceviche. Refrigerate any unused portion after opening.