Clam Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 oz. salt pork, cut into 1-inch cubes and rind discarded
    2 Tbsp. butter
    1 c. minced onion
    1 c. minced celery
    1 1/2 c. shucked clams, liquid reserved
    2 boiling potatoes, cut into cubes
    12 oz. can evaporated milk
    1/2 c. cream (heavy)
    1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Preparation
    In a heavy saucepan, cook salt pork in 1 tablespoon butter, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until fat is rendered.
    Remove cracklings to another bowl.
    In fat remaining, cook onion and celery until softened.
    Add 1 1/2 cups clam liquid, cubed potatoes and enough water to cover potatoes.
    Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
    Add milk, heavy cream and seasonings.
    Simmer, add remaining 1 tablespoon butter.

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