Manhattan Clam Chowder – Fustini's Oils & Vinegars

Ingredients

• 3 ounces salt pork, very small dice
• 1 tablespoon Fustini's Delicate SELECT olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, mall dice
• 3 stalks celery, very small dice
• 2 carrots, peeled and small dice
• 4 cups whole peeled tomatoes, crushed with your hand
• 1 1/2 cups seafood stock
• 1/2 cup clam juice
• sprig of thyme
• 2 sprigs of parsley
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup potatoes - peeled and cut into a large dice
• 24 Littleneck clams or 12 ounces canned clams drained
• splash of Fustini’s 18 Year Balsamic Vinegar