Conch Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

can biscuits
1 pt. conch, diced into small pieces
3 qt. water
4 Tbsp. pork drippings
6 medium potatoes
1 medium onion
2 c. chopped celery
salt and pepper to taste
corn meal

Preparation

Bring conch, water and drippings to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 2 hours. Add potatoes, onion, celery and seasonings. Cook at least 45 minutes. Sprinkle and stir in handful of corn meal. Let thicken about 15 minutes. Pinch can biscuits into small pieces and add to chowder. Cook 15 minutes more. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Serve hot.