Time to make:
25 minutes cooking, 35 minutes preparation
Calories per Servings:
Not Available
INGREDIENTS:
4 dozen clams
5 cup cold water
2 inch cube salt pork, diced
1 large onion, chopped very fine
4 medium size potatoes, diced
2 cup milk, hot
1 1/2 cup heavy cream, hot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
STEP BY STEP:
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.
