Mussels With Leeks and Red Verjus | Oregonian Recipes

Mussels With Leeks and Red Verjus | Oregonian Recipes

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Leeks act as an aromatic in this dish, and their sweetness balances the bright acidity of the verjus. We use the small, sweet bouchot mussel; an alternative ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large leeks (about 9 ounces total)
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 24 cloves garlic confit (see note)
  • 4 pounds small mussels
  • 2 cups red verjus
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  • Freshly ground black pepper

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