• 9/7 Nat Beer Lovers Day 5

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Mon Sep 5 16:45:00 2022
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    Title: Bacon-Beer Mussels w/Fire Toast
    Categories: Pork, Seafood, Beer, Vegetables, Breads
    Yield: 3 servings

    6 sl Thick bacon; cut across in
    - thin strips
    1 lg Yellow onion; fine chopped
    10 cl Garlic; thin sliced
    12 oz Beer
    +=OR=+
    1 lg Glass of wine
    A few sprigs fresh thyme,
    - rosemary, tarragon, or
    - oregano
    1 ts Hot sauce
    5 lb Fresh mussels; rinsed well
    - and de-bearded
    1 Handful of fresh chives;
    - thin sliced

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    1 Loaf rustic bread; in thick
    - slices
    1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 cl Garlic; peeled

    COOK THE MUSSELS: Build and tend an aromatic fire in
    your backyard, or preheat a grill to cook with
    medium-high heat. (Alternatively, use your indoor
    stove.)

    To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the bacon and
    a splash of water and cook, stirring frequently, until
    sizzling, brown, and crispy, 3-5 minutes. Add the onion
    and garlic and continue cooking, stirring occasionally,
    just until sizzling and fragrant, 2-4 minutes more. Add
    the beer, thyme, and hot sauce followed by the mussels.
    Cover tightly and steam until the mussels open their
    shells and release their rich, fragrant broth, about 10
    minutes. Discard any mussels that did not open.

    MEANWHILE, MAKE THE FIRE TOAST: Lightly brush both sides
    of the bread slices with the olive oil and grill,
    turning once or twice, until lightly charred all over,
    2-3 minutes per side. Firmly rub the surface with a
    whole garlic clove.

    To serve, transfer the mussels and their broth to a deep
    serving platter. Sprinkle with chives and serve with
    fire toast on the side.

    BY Michael Smith

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.saveur.com

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