How to Cook Octopus: Grilled, Sousvide, and SMOKED

Few things compare to perfectly cooked octopus. It has an incredibly tender and silky texture, and pairs well with so many different flavor profiles. Despite this, it can be extremely intimidating to cook.

In fact I never used to cook it because it just seemed too complicated. It’s naturally a tough protein, and in this video we explore three methods to achieve the perfect texture: simmer then grill, sous vide then pan sear, and lastly smoking. Needless to say I had never smoked an octopus before, but I was very happy with these results!
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[IndigoRoses]

When I was little, my aunt took me to an Italian restaurant that served fried calamari. I had no idea what it was, she told me it was chicken..I ate it, sensed something was different but it was tender and delicious. I loved it!! A few minutes later, she told me it was squid..I was surprised, but I knew she told me it was chicken so I'd be more willing to try it. Cooking squid properly makes all the difference. Ever since that day at that restaurant, I became more and more willing to try new things and can thank my aunt for having me try squid at a young age. This looks delicious! Good job Max

[captain_commenter]

First Larry the Lobster, Mr Crabs and now SQUIDWARD? Who are you kidnapping from Bikini Bottom next? 😂😢

[eldanridley]

Speaking for all the fanatics out there, the plural of Octopus is actually Octopodes. Many people think its Octopi because its similar to other Latin words such as Fungi (Fungus), but Octopus is a Greek words with a different rule set for plural ending

[denizbluemusic]

Here in Turkey, octopus is a delicacy, especially in the west coast. I especially like it when its boiled and seasoned with vinegar, lemon juice and herbs. Grilled octopus is also delicious

[daddaIT]

I advise you to try a 4th way, my preferred one: simmering in its own water. Take a large pot, bit of butter and oil, slowly saute the chopped vegetables (onion, carrot, celery, ...) and spices (couple whole peppecorns, 1 leaf of laurel, whatever you like but be careful as it can get TOO tasty) over medium fire until caramelised (be patient, it takes time but its a crucial step). Then place the whole octopus over the vegetables, cover, turn fire to minimum … and cook until tender (1-2 hours depending on the size). And then let me know :) PS: after cooling I often grill it.

[tie]

4:19 i audibly gasped that is the coolest thing ever please link us a tutorial max

[stefaniaorsi]

Octopus is a staple in southern italian cuisine, it's amazing and so versatile!
Always loving your videos Max and Sophie!

[DTJ]

“How to cook a whole cyclops, low and slow”

[samsouyave-murphy]

This video format is great! I enjoyed seeing one meat cooked in different ways so you can compare them. Please, do more like this (maybe next with chicken breast)! Thanks :)

[theballinoryx]

The way you spin the pepper shaker was enjoyable to watch keep up the videos man.

[caa]

Max, amazing video, never thought I'd see sous vide octopus 🐙 Also, congrats on hitting 3m subscribers! ✨ 😊

[sueledohow]

Octopus is common food in Spain and Greece. Great vid! My family and I really enjoyed grilled octopi in Spain.

[xxtmntxxrae]

I don’t even like seafood but I found this really satisfying to watch.

[sassysushiroll]

my mom used to grill octopus and shrimps for me when I was younger, still one of my favourite foods today!

[svenmattheis]

that finesse with the pepper grinder was impressive

[andreasleventis]

Being Greek myself and eating this very often I highly approve of this video well done.

[legitbooty]

i loved when i was little eating the little boiled tako my grandma would give me, dont get to have it much as an adult but really enjoy octopus, well any mollusk in fact tastes pretty good to me and people should be less afraid to try it

[AlissaSss]

Wow, how gorgeous do those dishes look!!! Every single version!!!

[theaggrivatedpineapple]

I like doing baby octopus on the grill with a balsamic marinade and it’s 🔥

[nower.developer.]

I've been watching for 30 seconds and am already drooling 🤤