4 dozen clams 5 cups cold water One 2-inch cube of salt pork, diced 1 large onion, chopped very fine 4 medium-size potatoes, diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups milk, hot 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, hot
Wash clams thoroughly. Place them in a deep pan with the 5 cups of cold water covering the clams. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer just until the shells open. Strain the broth through cheesecloth and reserve. Remove the clams from their shells and chop into small pieces. Combine salt pork and onion in a saucepan, and cook gently over low heat for about 3 minutes; do not brown. Add reserved broth and the potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook until potatoes are tender. Add clams. Remove from heat and slowly add milk and cream. Serve immediately.
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Re: Recipe for New England Clam Chowder?
DH's friend made this one and we love it. Now every couple of months I ask DH to make it for us...
Emeril's Chowder of Love Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2000 Show: Emeril Live Episode: Talking About Flour
1/2 pound bacon, medium dice 1 cup chopped leeks (about 1 pound) 1 cup chopped yellow onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots, peeled Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup flour 1 pound white potatoes, peeled and medium diced 4 cups clam juice 2 cups heavy cream 2 pounds littleneck clams, shucked, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
In a heavy stock pot, over medium-high heat, render the bacon until crispy, about 8 minutes. Stir in the leeks, onions, celery, and carrots. Saute for about 2 minutes or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes. Stir in the clam juice. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the mixture until the potatoes are fork tender, about 12 minutes. Add the cream and bring up to simmer. Add the clams and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into serving bowls and serve.
