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Coastal North Carolina Clam Chowder

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This International main features Clams, shucked; 1/3 lb Good fatback, diced. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 37.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International main features Clams, shucked; 1/3 lb Good fatback, diced. The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Dozen Clams, shucked;
  • 1/3 lbs Good fatback, diced
Directions
  1. 1
    reserve juice 3 md To 4 md potatoes, cubed 1 lg Onion, diced lots of coarsely ground black pepper Render out the diced fatback (you can substitute bacon if you like, but) and
  2. 2
    fry until crisp.
  3. 3
    Remove pieces and reserve.
  4. 4
    Saute onions in the grease.
  5. 5
    Add the potatoes and coat well.
  6. 6
    Add pepper and clam juice, supplement with another can of clam juice.
  7. 7
    Cover and simmer gently about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Add clams (which you will have chopped), cook about 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Serve this in deep soup bowls and top with crisp bits of fatback or bacon.
  10. 10
    This is the way they've made it down home for more than 100 years.
  11. 11
    It ain't fancy, but oh my is it fine!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 37.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 13.0mg5%
Sodium 374.0mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 1.3g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 6.0g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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