Use only the intact ones that are completely closed. Do up to 3 lbs of mussels in two pans for more folks. Mussels a la Plancha For something savory, make mussels a la plancha. Beat until stiff peaks form. Scoop onto parchment paper and bake really, oven-dry at degrees for a long time about a hour -- depending on whether you like them chewy inside or crunchy. Eat them right out of the pan. I put that in quotes, because the only way our friendship could continue was if I stopped playing cards with them. Preheat oven to degrees. Place the mussels on the pan in one layer. And leave them in the oven, with the heat turned off, and the door cracked open, to cool, for 30 minutes or so. Proper recipes will tell you to make sure the egg whites are at 70 degrees, and to sift the sugar. Serve with berries and ice cream on top, if you want the whole experience. Also, Joy of Cooking says that if you like chewy, degrees; if you like crunchy degrees. Play Here. Add vanilla. For something savory, make mussels a la plancha. Otherwise, just pop them in your mouth and keep playing. Heat the cast-iron pan until hot. Comment on that Cancel reply Message. If I was going to have a poker party, though, I would have to serve food with it. This will serve about people. These would be good with beer, too. Cook over high heat until the mussels open, release their juices, and the juices boil off. Add sugar a few spoonfuls at a time. Well, it took me about two nights around their table to figure out who it was. I'm lazy and don't do either. When the liquid is gone, the mussels are ready. These must be made well ahead of time. You must know that old saw about knowing who the sucker at the table is?
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They will be smoky and delicious. I checked with some of my card-playing friends to see what kinds of things might work. It is important to preheat the oven or you may burn the bottoms.