Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon

Ingredients

• 750 g mussels 
• 25 g butter 
• 6 small bacon smoked chopped
• 2 small leek sliced
• 1 handful thyme sprigs 
• 1 small glass wine 

Equipment

• frying pan

Directions

1. Scrub and de-beard the mussels.
2. Heat half the butter in a pan, then sizzle the bacon for 3-4 mins until starting to brown.
3. Add the leeks and thyme, then sweat everything together for 4-5 mins until soft. Turn the heat up high, add the mussels and cider or wine, then cover and cook for 4-5 mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened. Discard any that dont open. Scoop the mussels and the other bits into a dish, then place the pan back on the heat. Boil the juices for 1 min with the rest of the butter, then pour over the mussels and serve with crusty bread.