Keto Chow Chowder Maine Style Clam Chowder Recipes

Steps:

• Fry the diced salt pork--"porkies" (or bacon) in a pan till done; drain and set aside.
• Heat the clam juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
• In separate pan put the butter and onions and sauté till translucent.
• Add the flour and whisk continuously for 5 minutes.
• Add to the clam juice slowly whisking all the while so there will be no lumps.
• Add the clams and stir; add potato chunks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
• Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.
• When you serve, put the "porkies" (fried salt pork) or bacon on the table to put in the individual bowls.
• Make this a day ahead for flavor.
• NOTE: If fresh clams are not available, substitute a 6 ounce can of clams including the juice.

Steps:

• 1. Using a deep saucepan, fry salt pork or bacon slowly. Remove and add diced onion. Cook on low heat until onion is soft. Add clam juice, diced raw potato and enough black pepper to satisfy your taste. Cover pan, bring to steaming point,lower heat and cook at least 15 minutes.
• 2. Remove cover, add minced clams, stir to mix. Cook about 10 minutes with cover off, allowing clams to simmer along in cooked potato mixture.
• 3. Add milk and butter and heat to serving point. Do not boil. Taste for seasoning and add salt and more pepper as needed.

Steps:

• Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
• Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.