Clam Chowder | James Beard Foundation

Clam Chowder | James Beard Foundation

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“I’m going to give you my family recipe for Oregon clam chowder, which I think is damn good. It is easy to do and can be made, if necessity bids, with canned razor clams. While this is not the...

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Cooking tools:

  • Pepper mill
  • Vegetable brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Plate
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 dozen littleneck clams (about 1 1/2 cups chopped or ground clams)
  • 3 slices of salt pork or thickly sliced smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cream or half and half
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

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