Wood Oven Roasted Clams

1. 1

   Place oak or cherry wood in oven and start fire. Heat oven until temperature on the floor is between 750 - 850 degrees. Push coals and wood to one side of the oven.

2. 2

   Scrub clams or mussels until clean.

3. 3

   Place shellfish in cast iron skillet and add the olive oil, wine and butter to the skillet.

4. 4

   Place the skillet into the wood oven and cook until clams open. If the wood oven is at the prescribed temperature, this should only take about 3-5 minutes. The juices will also cook rapidly.

5. 5

   Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Stir gently to incorporate the parsley into the sauce and clams.

6. 6

   Taste broth and add salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serve with a good crusty bread to sop up all the juices!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.