Jul 13 2026

Wood Roasted Mussels Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

pancetta / grilled corn / tomatoes/chilies/ roasted garlic herb butter / vino / toast

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Method

Preparing the Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the fresh mussels under cold running water to remove any debris or sand. Scrub the shells gently with a brush if needed, and remove the beards.

  2. 2

    Cook Pancetta

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta. Cook until it becomes crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then remove it from the pan and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the fresh corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced chilies. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

  4. 4

    Add Roasted Garlic Butter

    Squeeze the roasted garlic from the head into the skillet. Add the stick of unsalted butter and heat until melted, mixing thoroughly with the vegetables.

  5. 5

    Combine and Simmer

    Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet along with the crispy pancetta and white wine. Stir to combine, cover the skillet, and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels have opened up.

  6. 6

    Finish with Herbs

    Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh herbs. Discard any mussels that have not opened.

Preparing the Toast

  1. 7

    Toast the Bread

    Slice the crusty bread into thick slices. Toast on a grill or in a toaster until golden brown and crispy.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the wood roasted mussels directly from the skillet with the toasted bread on the side for dipping into the flavorful broth.

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