Clam Chowder - Page 2

caseydog · 02-03-2013, 11:11 PM

I also love a good clam chowder. I've never made it, so I can't offer any critique. It sure looks good in the pr0n, and from the description, it sounds good.

You definitely have to have some good, crusty bread with chowder -- especially to sop up the broth at the bottom of the bowl. That may be the best part.

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juslearning · 02-03-2013, 11:27 PM

Looks great!! But how did it taste? I also love chowder but have not made it.

BigBellyBBQ · 02-04-2013, 05:25 AM

try a little twist..add left over mashed potatoes or instant flakes really adds to the flavor..looks goood!

RevZiLLa · 02-04-2013, 04:08 PM

That looks great!

deguerre · 02-04-2013, 04:21 PM

Nice! I also start with bacon - usually a whole 12 oz package - (Fry it first then remove from grease) and add a couple or three stalks of chopped celery to the onions too, brown the taters a wee bit in the grease then start my roux. I cheat and use the canned clams too. Oh, and eel is just a fish y'all. Good eats.

samfsu · 02-04-2013, 04:31 PM

Looks great and a simple recipe! YeS!

Big Mike · 02-04-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by juslearning

Looks great!! But how did it taste? I also love chowder but have not made it.

I thought it tasted pretty dang good. I have never been to New England so the only thing I have to compare it against is the stuff at a few restaurants and Campbells. It sure beat the heck out of either one of those. I will definitely be making it again.

Here is what I did if anyone wants to try it

3 - 10 Ounce cans of whole clams
8 Pieces of bacon
3 Medium potatoes, cut in about ½ pieces
1 Medium onion, chopped
2 C half and half
2 TBsp of chopped garlic (I used the garlic in a jar)
2 Tsp Thyme
1 Bay leaf
3 TBsp Butter
3 TBsp flour
Salt
Pepper
5-6 shakes of Franks Red Hot
2-3 shakes of Worcestershire

· Drain the clams, reserving the juice (should be about 2 cups of juice).
· Cut up bacon and sauté for a few minutes until the bacon begins to render.
· Add the Onion, Butter, Garlic, Thyme, Bay Leaf and some Salt and Pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
· Add Flour and stir for 2-3 minutes

· Add Clam Juice and potatoes. Cook until Potatoes are almost done

Add Half and Half, Clams, Worcestershire and Franks Red Hot. Let simmer for about 15 minutes. You can add additional Salt and Pepper if needed.

deguerre · 02-04-2013, 05:15 PM

You did good Mike. Nice recipe.

charrederhead · 02-04-2013, 06:14 PM

That makes this New Englander hungry!

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caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I also love a good clam chowder. I've never made it, so I can't offer any critique. It sure looks good in the pr0n, and from the description, it sounds good. You definitely have to have some good, crusty bread with chowder -- especially to sop up the broth at the bottom of the bowl. That may be the best part. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

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deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! I also start with bacon - usually a whole 12 oz package - (Fry it first then remove from grease) and add a couple or three stalks of chopped celery to the onions too, brown the taters a wee bit in the grease then start my roux. I cheat and use the canned clams too. Oh, and eel is just a fish y'all. Good eats. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

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