Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons peanut oil, or canola oil
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
• Hot sauce, such as Tabasco, to taste
• 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see Note)

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Cooking Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in paprika, dry mustard, chili powder and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Pour in tomato sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire, liquid smoke (if using), honey and hot sauce, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Add mussels and stir to combine. Return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until the mussels open, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir; discard any unopened mussels before serving.