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 ...

Other Ways To Tenderize Octopus If you don't have hours to spare, the best way to tenderize your octopus is to cook it in a pressure cooker (on a high pressure setting) for approximately 20 minutes.