Lightly Curried Mussel Chowder

Ingredients

• 5 pounds medium PEI mussels or other cultivated mussels (or 6 pounds wild)
• 4 ounces meaty salt pork, rind removed and cut into 1/3-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger (pinky-tip-sized piece)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 teaspoons)
• 1 small red bell pepper (4 to 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium onion (7 to 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound Yukon Gold, Maine, PEI, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or up to 2 cups if desired)
• Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced

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