Gramma'S Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can minced clams
1 medium onion
2 medium potatoes, diced
4 slices salt pork
water to cover potatoes
1 pt. rich milk
2 Tbsp. butter
salt and pepper

Preparation

Slice
pork
and cut into tiny pieces.\tFry until crisp and golden; watch carefully.
Remove and drain.
In fat, cook onion, until tender.
Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes and add to onion, then
add
water to cover.\tCook until potatoes are almost done. Add
clams\twith
juice and cook 5 more minutes. Add milk
or half
and
half.
Season
with
salt and pepper. Bring to boiling, but do not boil.
Add butter and serve warm with crackers.
Sprinkle salt pork on top for more flavor.