Has anyone ever cooked mussels in Hay?

[JB BANNISTER]

I am wondering what it would taste like. I am going to experiment with this. I think it will be a unique way of doing it.

[LindyCindy]

Where would we be without Google and a few key words? The flavors this method would impart are interesting making it worth a try. Will be looking for your results. Thanks for sharing.

[HillJ]

http://www.winetour-france.com/bordea...

Some nice photos and tips on mussels steamed in hay here. Scroll midway down.

[JB BANNISTER]

I love you. Thanks

[HillJ]

Pls report back with your own tips. I'm ready to give it a go myself.

[HillJ]

I've used seaweed but not hay.

[todao]

Haven't tried it myself but if a hay stack can develop enough heat to combust spontaneously it can surely produce enough heat to cook mussels. They typically cook at a simmer (180 - 200 degrees).
Trick would be to find the right combination of hydration, density and ambient atmospheric conditions to support the temperature needed for the experiment. Got a long probed digital thermometer?

[JB BANNISTER]

That sounds like the idea. I will use a grill like the one below but no top. I plan on covering the mussels with wet newspaper. Maybe add a bottle of wine in the bottom of it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shish-Kebab-C...

[todao]

If all else fails you can always light the hay on fire ;>}

[JB BANNISTER]

That is the plan. I should have mentioned it. It will be a huge mussel bonfire resulting in smoked/steam mussels.