New England Cham Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. clams
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 c. clam juice and water
dash of pepper
1/2 c. chopped bacon or salt pork
1 c. diced potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. canned milk

Preparation

Drain clams; save the juice, then chop clams.
Fry bacon until lightly browned.
Add onion; cook until tender.
Add juice, potatoes, seasonings and clams.
Cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
Add milk; heat.
Serves 6.