Name: How to Cook Mussels
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1/2" pieces -; 2 large shallots, finely chopped -; 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped -; Kosher salt -; 3 cloves garlic, chopped -; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped -; 1 c. dry white wine -; 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth -; 4 lb. fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded -; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter -; 1 tsp. za'atar seasoning -; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -; Toasted crusty bread, for serving -

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Ingredients for - How to Cook Mussels

1. 4 oz. thick-cut bacon, chopped into 1/2" pieces -

2. 2 large shallots, finely chopped -

3. 1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped -

4. Kosher salt -

5. 3 cloves garlic, chopped -

6. 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, chopped -

7. 1 c. dry white wine -

8. 1 c. low-sodium chicken broth -

9. 4 lb. fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded -

10. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter -

11. 1 tsp. za'atar seasoning -

12. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

13. Toasted crusty bread, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - How to Cook Mussels

1. Stage

In a heavy, 5-quart Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

2. Stage

In same pot over medium heat, cook shallots, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until shallots start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add wine, broth, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a simmer. Add mussels to simmering broth. Cover and cook until mussels have opened, 7 to 8 minutes; discard any mussels that are still closed.

3. Stage

Transfer mussels to a 13"x9" pan, leaving broth in pot. Whisk butter and za’atar into broth and pour broth over mussels. Top with reserved bacon and parsley. Serve with bread alongside.