New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 c. canned minced clams
    1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
    2 c. water
    5 sliced medium potatoes
    1/2 c. chopped onion
    2 c. milk
    1 c. light cream
    1 1/2 tsp. salt
    dash of pepper
Preparation
    Drain clams, reserving liquid. Fry salt pork until crisp in large saucepan.
    Remove; add water, potatoes, onion and reserved clam liquid to fat in saucepan.
    Cook, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
    Add milk, cream, clams and salt pork. Heat slowly, just to boiling.
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Float butter atop each serving.
    Makes 6 servings.

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