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Mussels in Asturian Cider
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This
recipe for Mussels in Asturian Cider has been reproduced
courtesy of Orce
Serrano Hams - www.orceserranohams.com
Orce
Serrano Hams market a range of authentic Andalucian
cured meats, in particular Serrano Hams, olive oils,
vinegars and wines. The business is situated in the
heart of the Andalucian countryside, which is the home
of Serrano Hams, and ships direct from Spain. All of
the products are locally produced with many being used
in local restaurants and tapas bars where Serrano Ham
is a great favourite. If you are looking for a taste
of real Spain the Orce Serrano Hams can supply you with
it!
If
you would like to find out more about Orce Serrano Hams
and the Serrano Hams then have a look at the article
entitled Jamon
Serrano / Jamon Iberico / Spanish Ham - Orce Serrano
Hams or visit the web site www.orceserranohams.com
Steamed mussels are popular Spanish tapas and are served
in many tapas bars in the Granada region, sometimes
with tomato salsa, white wine and garlic and on occasion
with cider. Notably different in the flavour department
but tremendously tasty!
Ingredients
for Mussels in Asturian Cider
2 Kilos fresh mussels
250ml Asturian
cider
1 Onion (diced)
1 Bay leaf
Cracked black pepper
How
to make Mussels in Asturian Cider
- Prep
up your fresh mussels by removing the beards and scraping
the shells of required.
- Place
the mussels in a large pan or Spanish Olla and put
on a high heat, steam for 6 - 8 minutes until opened.
- Meanwhile,
place your diced onion, bay leaf, pepper and cider
into a cazuela and reduce by around half over a high
heat.
- Pour
in any remaining juices from the steamed mussel and
stir.
- Place
the mussels into a large bowl/cazuela and pour over
the cider sauce.
- Enjoy
with fresh crusty bread!
Serves
3 - 4
Orce
Serrano Hams
www.orceserranohams.com
Published
with permission of Orce
Serrano Hams
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