Posted: 5/17/2009 5:56:10 PM EDT
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What kind of clam chowder does ARFcom like?
New England Clam Chowder Rhode Island Clam Chowder Manhattan Clam Chowder Poll inbound http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clam_chowder |
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what is Rhode Island clam chowder? I've always liked New England clam chowder personally Rhode Island chowder is clear. It's OK, but I prefer the New England clam chowder. I don't even consider Manhattan Clam Chowder as real 'chowder'. It does taste good though. |
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New England, home made because canned sucks ass.
I use the large cans of clams in juice. Carmelize some onions in bacon grease, of course you keep a bit of crumbled bacon to add. Pre boil some red taters appropriately diced in salted water. Add the taters to the bacon/onions, add the large can of clams and juice. Bring the temp up to a low boil then add a pint of heavy cream. Often I save off some of the boiled taters to mash up and add back to the chowder to thicken it. It's very easy to make, only takes a little while and is heads and tails above any canned clam chowder or even the frozen stuff. If fresh clams were cheaper I'd use them but the local cash and carry sells the large cans for less than $8 and they work just fine. This stuff is really good after it sits in the fridge for a day. I guess the time allows the flavors to blend better, it's one dish where the leftovers are better than the fresh stuff. yeah, it's better than Moe's. I've had it from their restaraunt in Newport, OR and trust me this recipe tastes better 
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