How to Clean Mussels
Before steaming mussels,
they should be cleaned
properly and their beards
must be removed.
- Begin with whole, unchipped mussels. Discard any mussel that isn't
tightly closed and store them in a cool, ventilated area.
- Soak mussels in cool water for 20 minutes to permit them to expel
sand and salt.
- Remove the beard, or byssal threads, which will look very much like
seaweed, from the mussel using a paper towel or plastic gloves.
The beard should be pulled sharply towards the hinged end of the
mussel. If pulled incorrectly in the opposite direction, you might tear
the mussel.
- As you remove the beard from each mussel, place the clean mussel
into another bowl of clean water.
- Clean the mussels with a firm brush and place them into yet another
clean bowl of water.
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