Manhattan Island Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Manhattan Island Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup diced pork fatback; 1 onion, minced; 24 littleneck clams, well scrubbed; 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 fresh tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped,with their juice; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¼ cup minced fresh parsley; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup cracker crumb (from pilot biscuits, sea toast, or crackers); 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

¼ cup diced pork fatback
1 onion, minced
24 littleneck clams, well scrubbed
4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 fresh tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped,with their juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cracker crumb (from pilot biscuits, sea toast, or crackers)
1 tablespoon butter

1
Saute the fatback in a nonreactive stockpot over medium heat for 5 minutes; add the onion and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Add the clams, cover the pot, and steam until the clams open, about 7 minutes; remove clams, discard shells, and set the clam-meat aside.
3
Discard any clams that do not open.
4
Add the potatoes, tomatoes, wine and 3 cups of water to the stockpot.
5
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in the thyme, parsley, pepper and cracker crumbs and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add the clams and simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Whisk in the butter; taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
9
Serve hot.

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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: ¼ cup diced pork fatback, 1 onion, minced, 24 littleneck clams, well scrubbed, 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Manhattan Island 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.

Manhattan Island Clam Chowder

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