INGREDIENTS

2 lb fresh mussels, cleaned
1/2 lb fennel, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 small onion, diced
1 cup Belgian beer
1/2 cup diced Spanish-style chorizo
1 tablespoon canola oil

DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large pot with a lid. Saute the onions, fennel and chorizo until the fennel is almost tender. Add the beer and cook for another minute or so. Give it a taste and if it is too bitter, add 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar and stir. Add the mussels, cover and shake until they are all opened. Serve immediately.