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Hold the the shell (whlie its unopened or only slightly opened) in one hand, grip the beard in the other and pull; if it's too tough use some pliers.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt's a tough, stringy growth that keeps the mussel connected to the colony while they're in the water. Always remove it when you're cooking mussels.
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