Hearty Clam Chowder(Old Chesapeake Bay Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. salt pork, sliced fine
2 large onions, chopped fine
1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
48 oz. clam juice, fresh or canned
1 lb. raw or canned clams, chopped
6 to 8 large potatoes, cubed
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Saute pork in large pot.
Remove and set aside.
Add onions and bell pepper; saute.
Add reserved pork and remaining ingredients.
Add enough water to cover potatoes, 1 or 2 chopped carrots, may be added with potatoes for color.
Cook until tender. Add clam juice; simmer for 20 minutes.