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Kono Mussels
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Mussels With Hard Cider

Course Appetizer
Servings 2 People

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Coleson's Catch Kono Mussels on Half Shell
  • 1 c Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 c Chicken Stock
  • 2 c hard cider
  • 1/2 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 shot dry amber rum
  • 4 Tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, sauté the onion in 1 tbsp of butter until golden brown.
  • Add chicken stock and reduce it as far as you can without letting it going dry.
  • Add the cider, spices, and rum and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer at least 2 minutes--if you want to make the sauce richer, reduce it a bit.
  • Add the remaining 3 tbsp butter and remove the sauce from the heat when the butter has melted.
  • Boil enough water to cover the mussels. Plunge the the mussels into the water for one minute and drain.
  • Place the mussels in a serving dish and pour the cider mixture over them.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Enjoy with a loaf of good bread and a salad.