INGREDIENTS
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5 pounds of live cherrystone clams in shells ( or quahogs), shells scrubbed.
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1 ounce of salt pork, diced
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1 ½ ounces of bacon, diced fine
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2 tablespoon butter
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¼ cup minced celery
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1 cup of onion, chopped
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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2 tablespoons flour
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3 cups of stock from the clams
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1 ¼ pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and ½” diced
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried
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1 bay leaf
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Black pepper
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2 cups heavy cream
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Butter for serving