BRATTEN'S CLAM CHOWDER
This is by far the best clam chowder recipe ever. My Mom used to make this and there was never any left for the next day. I use minced clams because I don't like the whole ones, but whole clams can be substituted easily.
Provided by nmomsmemory
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large 4 quart pan brown bacon, onion and celery until onion and celery are transparent.
- Add clam juice from both cans clams and diced potatoes to bacon mixture.
- Pour enough water to cover potatoes and boil until potatoes are tender.
- In a separate large sauce pan melt 2 cubes butter on low heat.
- When butter is melted, slowly add 3/4 cup flour stirring constantly.
- Add 1 quart half and half STIR WITH WIRE WHISK until thick and smooth (very important).
- Pour over undrained vegetable mixture add vinegar and heat through.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste.
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