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Mussels  with  leeks  and  cider  

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THREE  GOOD  THINGS  Mussels   Leeks   Pear  Cider  

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Other  things  you  will  need:  

Ingredients:  Olive  oil,  thyme,  salt,  pepper,  apple  cider/rice  vinegar,  bagueHe      Accoutrement:  Bowls    Strainer    SloHed  spoon    Whisk      

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Rinse  well  under  cool,  running  water.  

Clean  the  Mussels  Remove  any  open  or  cracked  shells,  as  well  as  the  “beards”(liHle  threads  that  anchor  the  mussel  to  rocks);  

yank  them  off.  

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Clean  and  cut  up  the  leek  

Cut  off  any  tough  green  bits(this  one  came  preHy  well  trimmed),  and  cut  in  half  length-­‐wise.  Rinse  thoroughly,  leeks  can  be  muddy.  Slice.  NICE!  

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IN  A  HOT  POT  combine  leeks,  a  handful  of  salt  ,  a  handful  of  pepper,  and  the  pear  cider.  

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Cook  the  leeks  in  the  cider  unVl  tender  (6-­‐8  minutes).  

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Remove  the  leeks  using  a  sloHed  spoon.  Place  leeks  in  

a  bowl  to  the  side.  ADD  THE  MUSSELS!  

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Steam  mussels  in  boiling  cider  for  about  2  minutes  

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Drain  the  mussels,  collecVng  liquor  in  a  bowl.  Place  mussels  elsewhere…  Back  in  the  pot?  Put  them  back  in  

the  pot.  

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Add  a  liHle  olive  oil,  thyme,  and  vinegar  to  the  liquor  

Now,  whisk.  

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Grab  a  bowl.    Pour  sauce  over  mussels,  

top  with  the  leeks…  

Rip  off  a  piece  of  bagueHe;  you  are  an  incredible  cook.  

Gloat  inwardly.  


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