Clam Chowder-- Maine Style

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Clam Chowder -- Maine Style

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups & Stews Fish & Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 Pound Salt Pork
1 1/2 Cups Onions -Diced
3 Cups Potatoes - Diced
1 Quart Water
2 Cups Clams
12 Fluid Ounces Evaporated Milk

Dice the onions and salt pork, then saute slowly in an iron frying pan.
Empty into a chowder pan. Add a quart (mor or less) of water and bring
it to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and bring back to a boil. Put the
clams through a meat grinder then add to the pot. Simmer until done. Add
salt and pepper. When done, add the evaporated milk. Turn off heat and
let set. Heat again just before serving. Serve with Crackers. (I made
this one with canned chopped clams and it ws good!)

From: Charlotte Grunwald's private collection of Authentic New England
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