Favorite Clam Chowder
Favorite Clam Chowder is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1/4 c. finely chopped salt pork, 3/4 c. onion, chopped, 2 c. raw potatoes, diced, 1 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Cook salt pork in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat until crisp and brown.
Drain crisp pieces on paper.
Cook onion in fat until tender.
Add diced potatoes, salt and pepper and liquid drained from clams.
Add water, if necessary, just to cover potatoes; cook over low heat until potatoes are tender.
Add clams. Stir in the 2 cups milk and cream and set aside to "ripen" for 2 hours or longer.
Reheat slowly.
Stir flour and 2 tablespoons milk together to form a smooth paste.
Stir into chowder and cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Garnish each serving with crisp salt pork pieces.
Makes 4 meal size portions or 6 first course cups.
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