legal seafood clam chowder
Legal Seafood Clam Chowder Posted by GayleL at recipegoldmine.com Source: Legal Seafoods Cookbook - George Berkowitz & Jane Doerfer 4 quarts littleneck clams (about 1 2/3 cups cook...
Ingredients
- 4quarts littleneck clams (about
- 12/3 cups cooked and chopped)
- 1clovegarlic, chopped
- 1cupwater
- 2ouncesalt pork, finely chopped
- 2cupchopped onions
- 3tablespoonflour
- 11/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, and diced
Directions
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Legal Seafood Clam Chowder Posted by GayleL at recipegoldmine.com Source: Legal Seafoods Cookbook - George Berkowitz & Jane Doerfer 4 quarts
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Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size
- 3
Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth
- 4
Mince the clam flesh, and set aside
- 5
Filter the clam broth either through coffee filters or cheesecloth and set aside
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In a large, heavy pot slowly render the salt pork
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Remove the cracklings and set them aside
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Slowly cook the onions in the fat for about 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cooked through but not browned