UNION OYSTER HOUSE CLAM CHOWDER

UNION OYSTER HOUSE CLAM CHOWDER image

Yield 10 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-oz. Salt Pork
1-small Onion (diced)
½ -cup Butter
¼ -cup Flour
2 Ribs of Celery (minced)
2-lb Fresh (or frozen) Clams, diced
1-qt Clam Juice
1-lb Potatoes (diced)
2-cups Half & Half (warmed)
Salt & Pepper Tabasco, Worcestershire to taste

Steps:

Bring potatoes and clam juice to a boil; cook until potatoes are done. Add clams (along with any surplus juice from same); cook until done. Set aside. NOTE: Do not overcook or clams will be tough. Skin pork, dice and sauté in pan; cook until rendered. Add onions; cook until glassy. Add butter, melt and cook slightly. Add flour. If mixture is too loose, add a little more flour. Cook until slightly colored. Bring clams, juice and potatoes back to boil. Add cooked roux. Thicken and bring to a rolling boil and stir. Add previously heated half- &-half to desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with oyster or pilot crackers.