NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKE
When I was a child, I remember many of these at Jack's Island with my Dad's family. There are many variations to a bake. Add what you like and increase or decrease the amounts to suit the number of guests. Make sure you have lots of butter for melting, shellfish crackers to crack lobsters, and wetnaps! It is alot of work, but a...
Provided by star pooley
Categories Seafood
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Dig a whole in the ground approximately 2 feet wide, 4 feet long and 18-inches deep.
- 2. Line whole with stones and heat for 2-3 hours using wood and/or charcoal.
- 3. After 2-3 hours, remove coals and embers from stones and place 1/2 bushel fresh seaweed on top of the hot stones. **REMEMBER: the stones must be extremely hot to achieve adequate steam to cook.
- 4. Now, work quickly to layer food on top of seaweed. Spread food evenly over each other in layers.
- 5. First, place soft shells clams on seaweed;
- 6. Next, little necks;
- 7. Next, sausage and fish; To make it easier for removal, place these ingredients in a cheesecloth bag.
- 8. Next, whole peeled onions, sweet and white potatoes;
- 9. Finally, place Lobsters on top of all.
- 10. Cover food with clean white wet cloth and place remaining seaweed on top of cloth.
- 11. Now, cover entire back with a wet tarpaulin, sealing steam in created by hot stones and seaweed.
- 12. Only allow a small amount of steam to escape to relieve pressure.
- 13. Allow bake to cook 1 or more hours until potatoes are soft.
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Sanzex Kariuki
[email protected]I've made this clam bake recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit of work to set up, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Jayalath pushpakumara Pushpakumara
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Hisam Kalwar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The clams are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful.
ARAFAT X9
[email protected]I'm always looking for new seafood recipes and this one is a keeper. It's simple, but the flavors are amazing.
Jo A
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Rayhan Angel
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Fundiswa Maku
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and money.
Sophia Avila
[email protected]This recipe is not worth the effort. The clams were tough and the broth was watery.
Romee Sunuwar
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There are a lot of steps and it's easy to make a mistake.
Alex Morrison
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The clams were overcooked and the broth was bland.
olaifa hammed ojo
[email protected]I've tried several clam bake recipes and this one is my favorite. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Izibele Vangile
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the delicious results. The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful.
Ronda Lingard
[email protected]I made this clam bake for a group of friends and they all loved it. It's a great way to enjoy fresh seafood.
Gaming Khurram786
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.
Berta Berta
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about cooking clams in a seaweed-lined pit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The clams were cooked evenly and the seaweed added a nice briny flavor.
MUKONDE GOLDEN
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Kanchn Kanchn
[email protected]I've made this clam bake recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a bit of work to set up, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Kaylee Henry
[email protected]This clam bake was a total hit! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.