new england clam chowder..the real thing
(6 ratings)
I am a native of Massachusetts and lived there for 50 years. When it comes to clam chowder, I know what it needs to taste like. So here I give you an authentic New England Clam Chowder recipe, the way it's supposed to taste. This is a favorite in my house. It's simply delicious.
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(6 ratings)
yield
8 or more
prep time
40 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For new england clam chowder..the real thing
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10 slicethick cut bacon
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2 lgonions, finely chopped
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3 cwater
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5 lbpotatoes, diced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 1/2 qthalf and half
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1 stickbutter
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4 canminced or whole clams
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6 Tbspcorn starch
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1/4 ccold water
How To Make new england clam chowder..the real thing
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1Cook 8 slices of bacon till crisp in large pot. Remove from pan and set aside, reserving 6 tablespoons of bacon grease in pan.
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2Cook 2 chopped large onions in the bacon grease till translucent, about 5 minutes.
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3Stir in 3 cups of water and 5lbs. of diced potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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4Stir in 1 1/2 quarts of half and half and 1 stick of butter. Pour in 4 cans of minced or whole clams including the juice. Stir in bacon, broken into pieces.
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5Mix 6 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and pour into chowder. Mix well and simmer covered for about 30 minutes, stirring often.
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