PAPA'S NORTH CAROLINA CLAM BAKE

Papa's North Carolina Clam Bake image

Provided by Cathy Riggs

Categories Seafood

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 very lg stock pot(we use a turkey fryer pot)
25-50 cherry stone clams, washed
5 lb chicken, cut up and skinned
3 lb new potatoes, cleaned
2 lb carrots, scrubbed
3 lb shrimp
2 lb smoked sausage, whatever kind you prefer (we used a local brand from the piggly wiggly that reminded me of andouille sausage)
6 ears of sweet corn, husked, cleaned and broken into thirds
1 can(s) clam juice
3 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp pepper
2 Tbsp crushed red pepper
2 can(s) beer

Steps:

1. Layer in large stock pot the following in this order: clam juice, beer, salt, peppers, clams, chicken potatoes, onion and carrots. Cover tightly and simmer for 45 min to 1 hour.
2. After the 1 hour, add corn, sausage and shrimp, cover and simmer about 5 more minutes.
3. Drain and dump out on table covered with clean cloth or paper. Have plenty of plates, napkins and let the guests serve themselves! Corn bread, hush puppies and some slaw make it a complete meal!!