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

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

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.

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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.

Firehouse Clam Bake New England Style

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