Red Seal Cook

Category - Fish and Shellfish

When should a mussel’s beard be removed?
  1. Two days in advance
  2. Immediately prior to cooking
  3. During morning prep when planning for the evening rush
  4. One day in advance
Explanation
Answer: B - The clump of dark threads, known as the beard, must be removed as close to the cooking process as possible. Otherwise, you risk killing the mussel.
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