Best Shirleys Maine Clam Chowder Recipes
MAINE CLAM CHOWDER
This chowder is thin and brothy, not thick and creamy. Other than that it is a recipe that goes back in my family probably a century or more. It is easy to make, with one exception, and it is an important one: You cannot allow this to boil, or even simmer, once the milk has been added. It will curdle. There are two ways to help stop this from happening. First, you can heat the milk and evaporated milk to steaming before adding it to the chowder pot. Or you can do what mom often does, which is to let the chowder base cool to room temperature before adding the milk and then reheating it; this process is called "ripening."
Provided by Hank Shaw
Categories Soup
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat the butter over medium heat and add the diced salt pork and onions. Fry this slowly until the the onions are soft and translucent. Do not brown the onions.
- Mix in the potatoes and the clam juice and add enough water to just barely cover the potatoes. Bring this to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- When the potatoes are just about tender -- not completely cooked -- add the chopped clams and turn off the heat. Let this cool for at least 30 minutes. You can make this chowder base up to a day ahead if you'd like.
- Once the chowder base is pretty cool (below 100°F), add the milk and evaporated milk and turn the heat on low. Gently bring the chowder up to eating temperature, and be very careful not to let it simmer. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 925 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MAINE CLAM CHOWDER
Maine Clam Chowder is made from soft shell clams that are native to Maine. They are very sweet, if you could call a clam that. When you add milk, cream, onions, and potatoes, you have a wonderful "chowdah".
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Chowders
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry the diced salt pork--"porkies" (or bacon) in a pan till done; drain and set aside.
- Heat the clam juice in a large saucepan on medium heat.
- In separate pan put the butter and onions and sauté till translucent.
- Add the flour and whisk continuously for 5 minutes.
- Add to the clam juice slowly whisking all the while so there will be no lumps.
- Add the clams and stir; add potato chunks, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Decrease heat and simmer for about 20 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- When you serve, put the "porkies" (fried salt pork) or bacon on the table to put in the individual bowls.
- Make this a day ahead for flavor.
- NOTE: If fresh clams are not available, substitute a 6 ounce can of clams including the juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.2, Fat 59.8, SaturatedFat 31.1, Cholesterol 117.7, Sodium 1340, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 17.1
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