Clam Chowder

Directions

1. 1
   Chop the bacon and onion into bite size pieces.
2. 2
   Put chopped bacon pieces in skillet; saute and remove from skillet.
3. 3
   Blot grease from bacon with paper towel.
4. 4
   Add chopped onion to bacon grease and cook onion until translucent.
5. 5
   Blot grease from onion. Peel potatoes and cut into cubes.
6. 6
   Put bacon, onion and potatoes in a large crock-pot.
7. 7
   Add 3 cups water to bacon, onion and potatoes. Cook on high 3 hours.
8. 8
   Add the drained minced clams and milk. Continue to cook 2 more hours on low setting.
9. 9
   Salt and pepper to taste.