DEBEARDING MUSSELS
Occasionally, mussels have a harmless weedy piece (known as a beard) protruding from the shells. Before cooking, a quick tug between your thumb and a butter knife or the flat side of a paring knife is all it takes to remove it.
DEBEARDING MUSSELS
Occasionally, mussels have a harmless weedy piece (known as a beard) protruding from the shells. Before cooking, a quick tug between your thumb and a butter knife or the flat side of a paring knife is all it takes to remove it.