PEI Mussels with Scotch and Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
• 4 slices of double-smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) scotch whiskey
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) water
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

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

   In a large pot set over medium low heat, brown the bacon for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the onion and continue cooking until the bacon is crisp and the onion has softened, another 2 to 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Carefully add the scotch and water. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add the mussels and cover with a lid. Turn the heat to high and cook until steam pours out from under the lid and the shells are open, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for about 1 minute. Discard any mussels that do not open.

5. 5

   Stir in the green onions and serve.