Do you wash mussels before using them?

Also, is it necessary to clean mussels before you cook?

Put the mussels under running water in the sink. Each mussel should be picked up and checked to ensure it is closed. Open mussels should be thrown away. Use a stiff brush and a comb to scrub each mussel. If it has one, remove the hairy "beard" from the shell.

How do you cook mussels? Place the mussels in a large saucepan. Add a little water. Cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. Cook the mussels for five minutes. Stir the mussels occasionally and then check that the shells are open.

How do you cook mussels?

Make sure to inspect the mussels before you cook them. Close the mussels tightly. Mussels with cracked shells should be thrown away. Tap a mussel open to trigger a reaction in order to close its shell.

How can you tell if mussels have gone bad after being cooked?

You can smell the mussels and take a look at them. The first signs of bad mussels include a foul-smelling and slimy texture.