Portuguese Clam and Sausage Roast

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   Smoke the sausages-see related recipe.

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   The sausages can be smoked up to 1 day in advance, wrapped in plastic, and stored in the refrigerator.

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   For the recipe, slice 1/2 inch thick slices.

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   Scrub the clams under cold running water to remove as much sand and dirt as possible.

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   Fill a medium bowl with enough cold water to cover the clams.

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   Stir in the cornmeal.

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   Add the clams and swish them around a bit.

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   Refrigerate the clams in the water for 2 hours, swishing.

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   two or three times.

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    Drain the clams thoroughly in a colander.

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    Heat the oil in a 5 or 6 quart Dutch oven or heavy.

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    pot.

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    Stir in the onions and garlic.

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    Cook, stirring often, until the onions are softened and

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    lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

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    Stir in the sliced sausages and cook until heated through,.

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    about 2 minutes.

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    Pour in the wine, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

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    Cook until reduced by about half.

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    Add the clams.

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    Cover the pot and cook, shaking the pot occasionally,.

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    just until the clams open, about 6 minutes.

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    Scatter the parsley over the clams and serve.

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    immediately, either from the pot or spooned into warm bowls.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.