Smoked Summer Clam Chowder – Smokehouse Products

Ingredients

• 1 pound shucked razor clams
• 2 cups cold water, for brine
• 2 tablespoons salt, for brine
• 6 slices thick bacon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 3 cups clam juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 6 small red potatoes, chopped
• 3 dried bay leaves
• 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1-2 tablespoons capers, optional
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Wood chips of choice*