Belgian Ale-Braised Mussels

Name: Belgian Ale-Braised Mussels
Ingredients: 4 lbs mussels; 4 strips thick cut bacon, diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium shallots, very finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped; 2 cups Belgian-style ale (1-1/4 bottles); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 French baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

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"Perfect for a light meal or tasty appetizer, mussels are easy to make and can be braised with a variety of liquid and seasoning combinations ranging from green coconut curry to saffron-tomato broth to the classic white wine. This recipe is adapted from the cookbook Steak with Friends: At Home With Rick Tramonto and uses a Belgian-style ale infused with shallots, garlic and fresh herbs. Our notes on the book follow the recipe...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 lbs mussels

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4 strips thick cut bacon, diced

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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2 medium shallots, very finely chopped

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2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped

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2 cups Belgian-style ale (1-1/4 bottles)

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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

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2 tablespoons butter

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1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped

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2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

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2 tablespoons lemon juice

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Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 French baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

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