Clam Chowder

Name: Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 3 oz. salt pork, cut into 1-inch cubes and rind discarded; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 c. minced onion; 1 c. minced celery; 1 1/2 c. shucked clams, liquid reserved; 2 boiling potatoes, cut into cubes; 12 oz. can evaporated milk; 1/2 c. cream (heavy); 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 oz. salt pork, cut into 1-inch cubes and rind discarded
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. minced onion
1 c. minced celery
1 1/2 c. shucked clams, liquid reserved
2 boiling potatoes, cut into cubes
12 oz. can evaporated milk
1/2 c. cream (heavy)
1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1

In a heavy saucepan, cook salt pork in 1 tablespoon butter, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until fat is rendered.
2

Remove cracklings to another bowl.
3

In fat remaining, cook onion and celery until softened.
4

Add 1 1/2 cups clam liquid, cubed potatoes and enough water to cover potatoes.
5

Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
6

Add milk, heavy cream and seasonings.
7

Simmer, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.