Mussels with wheat beer and bacon

Method

• step 1

  Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pan with a lid. Add the bacon and cook until crisp.

• step 2

  Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the beer and bring to a simmer.

• step 3

  Check the mussels and discard any that don’t close when tapped on a worksurface.

• step 4

  Tip in the mussels, put on a lid and cook until all the mussels have opened. (Discard any shells that stay closed).

• step 5

  Shake the pan now and again to redistribute the heat.

• step 6

  Stir in the parsley and serve in warm bowls with bread.