New york clam chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Dozen large hard clams, chopped, and juice
¼poundsSalt pork, chopped (**or bacon)
1Onion, chopped
1cupCubed potatoes
1Carrot, sliced
16ouncesCan tomatoes
½teaspoonSalt (optional)
¼teaspoonPepper
2cupsHot water (**clam juice makes it better)
1teaspoonThyme

Directions

Brown pork: add onion and, when yellow, add potatoes, carrots, canned whole tomatoes and salt, pepper and water. Boil until potatoes and carrots are done. Add clams, thyme, and juice. Serves 6.

**My notes: I use celery too sometimes. The amounts don't really matter. I use lots of my home canned tomatoes, sometimes even fresh.

The tomatoes and thyme along with lots of clams are what makes it taste right.

From: Catch 'em and Cook 'em Shared By: Pat Stockett