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Ingredients
- 2 oz salt pork, diced
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 ribs of celery, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 qt canned clam juice
- 2 lbs fresh or frozen clams, diced
- 2 cups half and half, warmed
- Salt, pepper, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot over medium-low heat, render the salt pork , about 5 minutes.
Add the butter, and melt. Add onion and celery, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour to form a paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the thyme, potatoes, and clam juice, and bring to a boil, stirring almost constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Add the clams and bring quickly to a boil, stirring almost constantly.
Add the half and half and bring quickly to a boil. Season with salt, pepper, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve immediately.
Alternate recipe:
1/4 cup salt pork, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups canned clam juice
2 cups fresh or frozen clams, chopped
1 cup half and half
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