Big Apple Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Big Apple Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups clams, chopped and juice reserved; ¼ cup salt pork (1 2-inch piece) or ¼ cup bacon drippings; 1 small onion, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 cups stewed tomatoes (canned) or 2 cups diced tomatoes, with their liquid (canned); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco sauce; 1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups clams, chopped and juice reserved
¼ cup salt pork (1 2-inch piece) or ¼ cup bacon drippings
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups stewed tomatoes (canned) or 2 cups diced tomatoes, with their liquid (canned)
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco sauce
1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Drain the clams; reserving both the clams and their liquid separately (you will need about 6 cups of clam liquid reserved from the chopped clams - if there is not sufficient liquid from the clams, add enough water to the reserved amount to measure 6 cups, or use bottled clam juice).
2
Cook the salt pork or bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until the fat renders.
3
Add onion and saute about 5 minutes.
4
Add celery, bell pepper, carrot and garlic and cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Add the stewed tomatoes, including their liquid, reserved clam juice, oregano and thyme; cook 15 minutes.
6
Add the potatoes and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
7
Add reserved clams and simmer 10 minutes, no longer (clams will toughen).
8
Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste and serve.

170

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups clams, chopped and juice reserved, ¼ cup salt pork (1 2-inch piece) or ¼ cup bacon drippings, 1 small onion, diced, 1 stalk celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Big Apple Clam Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big Apple Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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