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Steamed Mussels with Smoky Bacon

Cut the bacon slices into small cubes (it’s much easier if the bacon is frozen). Set aside in a small bowl.
In a large Dutch oven or pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from the pot and drain on paper towels, leaving 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
On medium heat, sauté the garlic, shallots, and Thai chili pepper until shallots are translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the wine to the pot and simmer until reduced by half. Add in the water, Sriracha sauce, juice from 1/2 lime, and ghee and stir to combine.
Turn the heat to high and add in the mussels. Cover the pot and cook for approximately 5 minutes (or when mussels are fully open).
Before serving, squeeze the other half of lime over the mussels, sprinkle in the bacon pieces, and top with cilantro and parsley. When ready to serve, ladle the broth over the mussels and garnish with more herbs.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping.