Wash, remove the beards and discard any of the opened mussels prior to cooking.
4 lbs fresh mussels
In a stockpot, combine the wine or stock, onions and garlic, bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
2 cups white wine or chicken stock, 2 chopped onions, 5 cloves garlic
Add the mussels to the pot, cover and increase the heat to medium-high so the sauce boils and creates steam that will cook the mussels.
As soon as all the mussels have opened, add the herbs and butter or ghee and remove from heat.
⅓ cup of your favorite chopped fresh herbs, 6 tablespoon butter or ghee
Serve in bowls with the white wine, garlic and butter sauce.