SLOW COOKER CLAM CHOWDER

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Living near the outer banks of North Carolina I've taken this indigenous recipe for clam chowder and added a northern touch, to the chagrin of the locals. All those here on the "Crystal Coast" (as this area is called) love the added touch. I hope you do also.

Provided by Ed Duffin

Categories     Chowders

Time 7h

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

51 ounces ocean clams (3 lbs, large can)
46 ounces ocean clam juice (large can)
1/2-3/4 lb salt pork
1 large white onion, chopped fine
2 bay leaves
3 -4 large potatoes, peeled and cube
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups half-and-half
4 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a skillet saute the salt pork(cut into cubes).
  • Add chopped onions last few minutes and fry with pork.
  • Put all ingredients in a 6 qt crock pot EXCEPT milk and corn starch.
  • Cover and cook approximately 6-7 houirs in a slow cooker.
  • During the last half hour mix cold half and half with the corn starch.
  • add to crock pot slowly mixing well.
  • Cook for another half hour.
  • Goes well with white wine and French bread.

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