New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients

• 36 Manila or cherrystone clams
• 4 ounces bacon or salt pork chopped
• 1 Medium onion finely chopped
• 2 Celery stalks finely chopped
• 2 medium potatoes peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 cup milk