How To Make Mussels steamed with cider & bacon
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 lb mussels
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Start by cleaning the mussels, removing any beards and rinsing them well under cold water.
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In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
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Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened and translucent.
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Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
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Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam the mussels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have all opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Remove the mussels from the pot and place them in a serving dish. Spoon the bacon and onion mixture over the mussels.
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Garnish with chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 55mg
- Sodium : 900mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 18g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 30g
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