Pibernat Baby Octopus with Onion – Handmade Spanish Conserva 280g

Pibernat's pulpitos con cebolla are tender baby octopus and pearl onions preserved in their own juices—a Catalan specialty made entirely by hand. Each jar captures the briny sweetness of small octopus paired with slow-caramelized onion, creating a dish that tastes less like a shelf-stable conserva and more like something pulled from a Barcelona seafood bar's kitchen.

About this product

These are not industrially processed. Pibernat sources small, young octopus and prepares them with pearl onions using traditional methods, cooking them gently so the flesh stays supple and the onions melt into the sauce. The result is an umami-rich, naturally textured conserva with no artificial thickeners or excessive salt. Serve chilled or at room temperature; the flavors deepen as it rests in your pantry.

How to enjoy

• Straight from the jar as a tapa with crusty bread and a dry Albariño or crisp vermouth.
• Mixed into a warm pasta with a splash of the cooking liquid and fresh parsley.
• Spooned over creamy white beans or lentil salad for a protein-rich first course.
• Added to a seafood paella or rice dish in the final minutes of cooking.

Product details

• Net weight: 280g
• Origin: Spain (Catalonia)
• Brand: Pibernat
• EAN: 8437025485031
• Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

⭐ Why we love this

Pibernat's pulpitos represent the Catalan mastery of conserva-making—tender baby octopus and caramelized pearl onions preserved without industrial shortcuts or thickeners, delivering genuine seafood bar authenticity in a jar. This is how Barcelona's finest seafood restaurants build their tapas repertoire: slow, handmade, and tasting of the sea itself.

🍷 Pairing suggestion

Serve chilled straight from the jar with crisp vermouth or a mineral Albariño for an instant tapa, or warm gently and spoon over creamy white beans with a glass of dry rosé from Penedès. The briny umami of the octopus cuts beautifully through the wine's acidity while the sweet onions provide gentle balance.

📍 From Spain

Sourced from Catalonia's renowned seafood heritage, Pibernat sources the finest small octopus from Mediterranean waters and prepares them using traditional methods passed down through generations of Catalan artisans. This region's proximity to the coast and centuries of fishing tradition make it the natural home for conservas of this caliber.