Easy NE Clam Chowder with pics

[VatorMan]

Wife asked me to make my Clam Chowda for her-So here's how I do it.

Now the apple smoked bacon we get from the Amish market near Lancaster PA. Actually it's located between Blue Ball and Intercourse.

Cook bacon until crisp.


Turn on TV-make sure it's Clint Eastwood spaghetti western.



One cup celery, one cup white onion finely chopped. Throw in bacon grease.



Ingredients for next step.



When onions are translucent, pour in clam juice. NOT THE CLAMS.



Put in 3 large taters-cut into smallish bites.



Put on the lid and cook until potatoes are done.(About 40 minutes)

The next step moves quickly. Transfer one cup of potatoes from pot to blender/add one quart of half and half. (Never said this was low calorie. lol). Use low speed and mix.



Pour slowly into pot and stir.



I use potato flakes as a thickening agent. Adds extra flavor as well.



DO NOT LET IT BOIL AFTER ADDING HALF AND HALF. Turn the heat off at this point.

Add clams.



Add crumbled bacon.



Salt and pepper to taste.

Finish product.




Serve with a sliced baguette and a gin and tonic. Cheers !

[DAB]

mmmm

recognize the flick, but can't recall the name, they tried to hang him, and he came back for revenge?

[HeatherO]

omg. that looks awesome!!! I'm going to have to make that. I absolutely loooove N E clam chowdah

[Poog]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

Damn, that looks good.

[Rob]

Wow, looks yummy. Even w/o the bacon. I may have to make some of this after my vegetarian "deal" is done.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

Wow, looks yummy. Even w/o the bacon. I may have to make some of this after my vegetarian "deal" is done.

I did this with you in mind. It is pretty awesome-it's the ultimate diet killer.

I'd love to try your smoked bacon and put it up against Ezekiel Zimmermans.

[Me2]

That looks great and easy.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I did this with you in mind. It is pretty awesome-it's the ultimate diet killer.

I'd love to try your smoked bacon and put it up against Ezekiel Zimmermans.

I have 20# I will be smoking sometime soon. Once I get some made up, I will send you some.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

I have 20# I will be smoking sometime soon. Once I get some made up, I will send you some.

Deal. I'll send you some Amish stuff and we can compare.

[DAB]

high plains drifter.

[FSTFRC]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

Wife asked me to make my Clam Chowda for her-So here's how I do it.

Now the apple smoked bacon we get from the Amish market near Lancaster PA. Actually it's located between Blue Ball and Intercourse.

Cook bacon until crisp.


Turn on TV-make sure it's Clint Eastwood spaghetti western.



One cup celery, one cup white onion finely chopped. Throw in bacon grease.



Ingredients for next step.



When onions are translucent, pour in clam juice. NOT THE CLAMS.



Put in 3 large taters-cut into smallish bites.



Put on the lid and cook until potatoes are done.(About 40 minutes)

The next step moves quickly. Transfer one cup of potatoes from pot to blender/add one quart of half and half. (Never said this was low calorie. lol). Use low speed and mix.



Pour slowly into pot and stir.



I use potato flakes as a thickening agent. Adds extra flavor as well.



DO NOT LET IT BOIL AFTER ADDING HALF AND HALF. Turn the heat off at this point.

Add clams.



Add crumbled bacon.



Salt and pepper to taste.

Finish product.




Serve with a sliced baguette and a gin and tonic. Cheers !

Dang that looks good! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

I have 20# I will be smoking sometime soon. Once I get some made up, I will send you some.

Hope you have enough papers

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by DAB

high plains drifter.

correct.

[Tossin]

Looks good. Perhaps I'll start adding some of what I cook.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Tossin

Looks good. Perhaps I'll start adding some of what I cook.

I always enjoy a good cooking thread. Some people have given me some awesome tips for dishes. Of course BTK welshed on the Chili thread on the "other" site.

[Tossin]

Originally Posted by VatorMan

I always enjoy a good cooking thread. Some people have given me some awesome tips for dishes. Of course BTK welshed on the Chili thread on the "other" site.

I do all of the cooking around here. We had a curried shrimp tonight that was pretty good. I also have some venison in the freezer that needs to be made into chili soon.

[oyealiz]

That looks and sounds fantastic!!!!

[Ms Red_Rocket_2004]

Oh my...I bet that is fantastic and to the OP, beautifully staged pics!! Looks so welcoming.

[1911fool]

mmm put it in a sour dough bread "bowl"

[jaxgator]

Very good write-up with pix. Thanks! Looks tasty!