Mussels in Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 lb (2.2 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) water or apple juice
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Method

1. 1

   Rinse fresh PEI Mussels under tap water. Tap any mussels that are still open and discard any that do not close after being tapped and rinsed. Set aside.

2. 2

   Pour barbecue sauce and chosen liquid into a large pot over medium heat. Add mussels and lime juice and leave to steam for 5-7 minutes, until mussels are open.

3. 3

   Discard any mussels that do not open.

4. 4

   Toss mussels with sauce and tip mussels into a serving dish.

5. 5

   Scatter mussels with chopped cilantro. Serve with cornbread for soaking up the delicious broth!