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New England Clam Chowder Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
1 pint clams -- shucked 4 ounces salt pork -- minced 4 cups potatoes -- diced 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup onion -- chopped 2 cups milk 1 cup light cream 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt dash pepper
Directions:
Dice clams and set aside. Strain clam liquid, reserving 1/2 cup. In large saucepan fry salt pork till crisp. Remove bits of pork; set aside. To drippings in pan add reserved clam liquid, potatoes, water & onion. Cook uncovered, till potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Stir in clams, 1 3/4 cups milk, and cream. Slowly blend remaining milk into flour; then stir into chowder. Cook & stir till boiling. Add salt & pepper. Sprinkle reserved salt pork bits atop.Serves 6
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