Mussels with Bacon, Shallots, and Apple

Name: Mussels with Bacon, Shallots, and Apple
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 28 grams apple cider; 14 grams apple cider vinegar; 113 grams smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons; 28 grams dry white wine; 8 servings Fresh ground black pepper; 57 grams heavy cream; 454 grams mussels, washed and bearded; 8 servings Kosher or sea salt; 2 shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings; 1 small tart apple, peeled and small diced; 1 fresh thyme branch

Mussels with Bacon, Shallots, and Apple is a gluten free and primal hor d'oeuvre. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 130 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up tart apple, ground pepper, wine, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes.

Instructions

Cook bacon over a medium high heat in a wide saucepan until rendered and crisp.

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Drain off some of the fat.

Add shallots and apple. Cook until slightly caramelized.

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Shallot

Apple

Add mussels and stir to coat. Deglaze with white wine, apple cider, and vinegar. Reduce slightly.

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Vinegar

Add cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until all the mussels are open and the sauce is reduced and slightly thickened.

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Serve in the pan or transfer to a large, wide bowl.

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Serve with toasted country bread.

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Servings:

28grams

apple cider 14grams

apple cider vinegar 113grams

smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch lardons 28grams

dry white wine 8servings

Fresh ground black pepper 57grams

heavy cream 454grams

mussels, washed and bearded 8servings

Kosher or sea salt 2

shallots, peeled and sliced into thin rings 1small

tart apple, peeled and small diced 1

fresh thyme branch

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are great choices for Shellfish. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. The Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 20 dollars per bottle.