SARGE'S NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
Try this great New England clam chowder recipe courtesy of Ben Sargent.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a 12-quart stockpot, tightly pack the quahogs, then the steamers, and finally the razor clams. Add 6 cups cold water, wine, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Cover, and place over high heat, and cook until clams open, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the salt pork in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until browned, about 10 minutes. As rendered fat accumulates, pour into a heatproof glass measuring cup. Transfer pork to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving all rendered fat; set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel; add bacon. Cook over medium heat until cooked through, but not crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a second plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
- When the clams have opened, pour cooking liquid into a large saucepan, leaving any sediment behind. Set a few steamers and razor clams aside for garnish. Remove the meat from the remaining clams. Remove the siphons from the steamers; discard. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces, being careful not to sever the stomachs of the quahogs.
- In a clean stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes. Add onions, fennel, and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add butter and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 5 minutes more.
- Add 6 cups of the reserved cooking liquid, rendered fat, heavy cream, dill, and chopped clam meat. Cook 10 minutes. Add bacon, and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Add steak sauce, old bay, capers; season with salt and pepper. Using the back of a large spoon, mash about half of the potatoes to break them up into smaller pieces. Cook for 10 minutes; stir in Worcestershire sauce. Adjust flavor using sugar, as desired.
- Continue cooking for about 30 minutes. Place reserved razor clams and steamer clams into bowls, ladle over soup, placing a pat of butter in the center of each bowl. Serve garnished with salt pork cracklings, chives, parsley, and crackers, as desired.
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Kennedy Kiilu
[email protected]This chowder was a disappointment. The clams were tough and the broth was watery.
Carol Shabangu
[email protected]I found this chowder to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.
Lora Lipka
[email protected]This chowder is a bit too thick for my taste, but the flavor is still good.
Marshall Williams
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this chowder. It's creamy and flavorful, and the clams are tender.
Jonaed Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best clam chowder I've ever had. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the clams are cooked to perfection.
Konny Kent
[email protected]I've never been a fan of clam chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Sandeep Newang
[email protected]This chowder is a must-try for any seafood lover.
Shan Ahmed
[email protected]I love the flavor of this chowder. It's so rich and creamy.
Juli Lackie
[email protected]This chowder is so good, I could eat it every day.
Michelle Du Toit
[email protected]I've made this chowder several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Chase Roberts
[email protected]This chowder is the best I've ever had. The clams are so tender and the broth is so rich and flavorful.
Dawood Jan
[email protected]I love this chowder! It's so creamy and flavorful.
Joshua Goolcharan
[email protected]Delicious!
ronda demo
[email protected]This is my go-to clam chowder recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Hadad Official
[email protected]I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and asked for the recipe.
William Ghimire
[email protected]This chowder is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use fresh or canned clams, depending on what I have on hand.
Joseline Hughes
[email protected]I've tried many clam chowder recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of bacon and Old Bay seasoning gives it a unique and delicious flavor.
Tajo Mia
[email protected]This clam chowder was a hit with my family! The flavor was rich and creamy, and the clams were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.