New England Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon or salt pork
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cans (6 oz. each) minced clams with liquid
1 c. half and half
1/2 c. whipping cream (optional))
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1 Tbsp. flour
1 c. bottled clam juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley

Preparation

In a large heavy saucepan or skillet, saute bacon or pork, until brown and crisp.
Remove.
Drain on paper towels.
Dice or crumble.