How can I tenderize octopus effectively at home?

Question

What are some at-home methods I can use for tenderizing octopus? I’ve heard multiple ways of doing it.

Answer 1

When we getting that pizza dough recipe

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I got headless octopus fresh from the market, aiming to do the plancha method. Knew I couldn't just throw them on so I referenced a book and it said to cook for 40 minutes and then leave them in as the pot cools down. The taste was good, but when I laid them on the grill the skin that has the suction cups came off and with that the drama effect on the table. The tray bake method is something I may try next time, and of course put it in the freezer first (or simply buy already frozen).

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Extra extra points for taramosalata!!

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Love octopus. Have it almost every week hehe. I live in Spain just 1 min walk from the Mediterranean.

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this made me hungry (especially the flatbread) but you can't beat pulpo a la gallega (olive oil potatoes salt & pimentón)

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Teach us the pizza dough and cooking, looks amazing guys!

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i now only cook it sous vide in a steam oven at 93 degrees for a duration, so i can recover the cooking liquid and do stuff with it, then i can re freeze it and it's pretty versatile

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I like to make mine in a pressure cooker with some peeled potatoes, the potatoes will get a nice purple-ish pinkish hue and then drizzle it with a nice olive oil and serve.

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Dough recipe pleaseeeeee

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hint: try to "massage" or play with it while it is still semi frozen, delicate - not to break the skin, you have to play with it when its texture is like sorbet.  trust me makes it even more soft it helps to break muscles inside.

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We just cook it in their own juice - no water, no salt, turn on the heat and the octopus will release its juice, they're plenty salty. I also like when it's previously sun dried and then char grilled- it comes out more concentrated, chewier but in a good way.

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Nr1 cooking channel, period
I would work there for free
Just to learn

Answer 14

I’m going to cook some asap! Also, can you put cling film in the oven?

Answer 15

I want to cook this so badly, but my family would have a fit

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Answer 17

great topic.

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I love you guys and love to emulate your food. If I ever get across the pond I'm hitting Fallow for my first dinner.. but I could never eat octopus.. had a Blue Ringed as a pet for a few years and he was so smart I just can't bring myself to eat them