How to Do a New England Clambake at Home

Ingredients

• 4 pounds total steamer clams and mussels (you can use all clams if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 linguica, chorizo, or other fresh sausages of your choice
• 4 hot dogs (optional, but so good)
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds small red potatoes
• 6 shallots, peeled
• Small handful of fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 ears corn on the cob, husked
• 4 ounces (1 stick) butter, melted, for dipping