MsCMSchultz
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| I have always purged my mussels. Is this unneccesary in non-sandy areas? |
Even the "non-sandy area" mussels can have grit in them, I always soak 'em in fresh water to try to get them to spit it out.
I have found that the "bigger ones" (in the 5" plus range)are tougher, more rubbery, at least here in Mendocino County. |
OH, no, don't start that regional debate of north versus south again! Just kidding.
So I gathered up some large mussels and limpets. As soon as I came home, I cooked up 3 large mussels and one limpet to determine once and for all if the shellfish needed to be purged.
They were unbelievably good (and prior, I disliked the larger mussels!) and sand/grit free!
That is one less hassle. I am cooking up the rest tomorrow without purging, just to make sure.
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Fixing to re-invent myself one last time. Hopefully.
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Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:51 pm
