[mage]

OK so I have tried and tried but seem to have major problems when trying to remove the beard. This is the hardest task for me to complete and I must know is there anyway to go about this without killing myself in the process?

 

[cape chef]

No quick fix for that issue.

But,You can by Prince Edward Island mussels in 10 pound units that are de-beared and not at all expensive

 

[mage]

thanks

 

[suzanne]

Yes, mussels are definitely available debearded and cleaned. I bought some retail last week.

How do you cook them, mage? Last week I steamed them in white wine and anisette, and added them at the last minute to a Mediterranean-style fish stew -- wow, were they good!

 

[chefhogan]

When the beard is pulled they start to die, ths is why I will not buy the de bearded ones. I have no problems debearding them, pull down on the beard and the shell cuts and does all the work? I find it amazing that people will actually not do the work now a days and buy everything pre done???

Hogan