Firehouse Clam Bake New England Style Recipe

Name: Firehouse Clam Bake New England Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 small (1 pound) lobsters; 20 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed; 10 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded; 10 pounds cod; 20 white potatoes; 20 sweet potatoes; 20 ears fresh corn; 5 pounds bratwurst; 5 pounds hot dogs; 5 pounds pork sausage; 3 pounds sweet onions

Servings: persons

1
At the beach dig a hole in the sand with the approximate proportions: width = 2 feet, length = 4 feet, depth = 1-1/2 feet. Line the hole with stones from the beach. Build a fire inside of the hole and cover with rocks from the beach. Heat the stones for 2 to 3 hours.
2
Remove coals and/or embers from the hole. Arrange hot stones evenly across the bottom of the hole. Place fresh 1/2 bushel seaweed (wet) on top of the hot stones.
3
Working quickly layer the food on top of the seaweed, the food should be layered evenly on top of each other in the following order: clams, mussels, fish, sausage, hotdogs (wrapped in cheesecloth), onions, potatoes (white and sweet), corn, and finally lobsters.
4
Cover food with a clean, wet cloth. Place remaining seaweed on top of cloth.
5
Cover entire hole of food with a wet tarpaulin, sealing the steam created by the hot stones and seaweed in. Allow a very small amount of steam to escape to relieve pressure. Let bake cook for 1 or more hours. The bake is completed when the potatoes are soft. Serve bake with melted butter to dip the seafood in and lobster crackers. Don't forget napkins -- you'll need 'em!

2665

kcal

Calories

Fat

286

Carbs

190

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 small (1 pound) lobsters, 20 pounds clams in shell, scrubbed, 10 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded, 10 pounds cod, and more.

Yes, Firehouse Clam Bake New England Style 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!

Firehouse Clam Bake New England Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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