OLD FASHIONED MIDWESTERN CLAMBAKE
I have been making these with my family since as long as I can remember. This is a home version for 12 or so people. When I was growing up my dad and uncle would feed between 100-150 people. In my home version I bag all like ingredients together and just put everything in the middle of the table for folks to go at it. When we...
Provided by Lou Kostura
Categories Seafood
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Scrub clams of all sand using a vegetable brush, even if you are told they are clean from the fish monger they are NOT
- 2. Bag clams in cheese cloth bags and tie, bag corn, sweet potatoes
- 3. Season chicken halfs with salt and pepper and bag in cheesecloth, bag up the backs and necks
- 4. Load all the bags into a very large stockpot ( mine is 28 quart) Add the celery, butter(yes the whole pound), salt and pepper. Place one large sweet potato on top of everything
- 5. Cover and bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to simmer. When a fork is easily inserted into large sweet potato on top it done
- 6. Put bags out on table, discard backs and necks, cut open bags and let everyone at it. Serve with additional melted butter and lots of napkins, and a cup of broth.
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Uthpala Maduwanthi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this clambake recipe to others.
Mark Gilles
[email protected]This clambake is a great value for the price.
tracy sprankle
[email protected]I love how easy this clambake recipe is to follow.
Donte Lue
[email protected]This clambake is a great way to impress your guests.
alyasau idrees
[email protected]I've never had a clambake before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious.
King George Gh
[email protected]This clambake is perfect for a summer gathering.
Ameina Khan
[email protected]This clambake is a great way to enjoy fresh seafood.
Chris Kenon
[email protected]I highly recommend this clambake recipe.
Oliver Aguila juarez
[email protected]This clambake is a must-try for any seafood lover.
Muhammad Shamshad
[email protected]I love this clambake recipe. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Joy muotto
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer clambake. The seafood is fresh and flavorful, and the potatoes and corn are cooked to perfection.
JJRDZ PLAYZ
[email protected]I made this clambake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
TALHA RAFIQ
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the clambake turned out perfectly. The clams were tender and juicy, and the potatoes and corn were cooked to perfection.
laraib jamil
[email protected]I've made this clambake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit of work to put together, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
Jani Jani
[email protected]This clambake was a hit at our last family reunion! Everyone loved the clams, potatoes, and corn on the cob. The Old Bay seasoning really gave it that authentic Midwestern flavor.