Bacon-Beer Mussels With Fire Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 4–6 thick bacon slices, cut crosswise into thin strips
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• One 12-oz. bottle of your favorite beer or a large glass of red or white wine
• A few sprigs fresh thyme, rosemary, tarragon, or oregano
• 1 tsp. hot sauce
• 5 lb. fresh mussels, rinsed well and beards removed
• A handful of fresh chives or a few green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 loaf of your favorite rustic bread, cut into thick slices
• ¼ cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled