An octopus cooked just right is perfectly tender and flavorful enough to be served on its own or alongside salads, potatoes, or greens. However, cooking octopus isn't always smooth sailing, and not ...

Octopus is one of the toughest sea creatures to cook properly. Too much heat and it turns rubbery, too little and it stays raw. This method uses direct fire and timing rather than modern equipment.

Because it's a little less common in home kitchens, octopus has an unfair reputation as a particularly challenging dish. However, as with smoking a brisket, from the protein spectrum's opposite end, ...