Store mussels in a colinder covered with a damp cloth in the bottom of the fridge,
and use within 24 hours. Do not keep in fresh water or the mussels will die.
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Check that all the mussles are closed. Give any that aren’t
a gentle tap and discard those that don’t close, along with
any that are cracked or damaged. |
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Scrub the mussels well with a stiff brush under cold, running
water to remove any barnacles. Pull away the tendrils or
‘beards’ from the sides of the shells. |
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Cook the mussels according to your recipe and discard
immediately and shells that have not opened up. |