Vacuum Packed Precooked Prince Edwards Island Cultivated Mussels

     As a dedicated cook I prepare most everything from scratch. When it comes to mussels I usually do not prepare them at home, as I just do not enjoy the picking, steaming process unless we happen to be in a coastal town where they are local and pristine.

    So be prepared for a pleasant surprise – Costco sells vacuum packed precooked Prince Edwards Island cultivated mussels sealed with butter, garlic and parsley. Boil the pouch in water for 4 minutes and serve. I poured them on leftover Spaghetti alla Carbonara and they were fantastic! I would only add that you check for pieces of broken shells before serving – other than that, I have now added mussels to our home menu options.

    This is a Canadian product sold by Sogelco International Ltd., based in Montréal, Québec. The package claims that the product is never frozen and that the mussels are vacuum packed first, then cooked and pasteurized in the plastic bag. The mussels are rope cultured and grown in Prince Edwards Island waters. The parent company is Chinese, but until proven otherwise I take all of this at face value. The cost is $8.99 for a two one-pound bags.