new england clam chowder..the real thing
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.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
8 or more
Ingredients
- 10 slices thick cut bacon
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 cups water
- 5 pounds potatoes, diced
- - salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 quarts half and half
- 1 stick butter
- 4 cans minced or whole clams
- 6 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/4 cup cold water
How To Make new england clam chowder..the real thing
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Step 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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Step 2Cook 2 chopped large onions in the bacon grease till translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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