Donna's New England Style Clam Chowder Recipe

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Donna's New England Style Clam Chowder
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  1. Rinse and scrub clams several times to remove as much sand as possible. Discard any clams with a broken shell. Place clams in dishpan or sink and just cover with cold water. Sprinkle corn meal over all and leave to soak for 3 to 4 hours. Rinse one final time to remove any cornmeal adhering to clams and place them in a large pot. Add 2 1/2 quarts of water and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil covered and steam for 12 to 15 minutes or until clams are open. Remove pot from heat and allow to cool. Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a 10 quart heavy Dutch oven and add salt pork. Cook, stirring frequently, until fat is rendered and pork pieces are brown and somewhat crisp. Remove pork with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels and reserve. Add onions to pan and cook, stirring frequently until onions are soft and transparent (do not allow the onions to brown). While onions are cooking, remove clams from shells collecting liquid from clams in pot with cooking liquid. As clams are removed, rinse them in the cooking liquid to remove any additional sand and reserve. Pour cooking liquid through a strainer lined with 3 layers of cheesecloth and add to onions. Add potatoes, clam juice and if necessary, enough water to just cover potatoes. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add clams, half-and-half and pepper to taste. Cook until heated through and correct seasoning. Serve in mugs or bowls and sprinkle with reserved cracklings. Pass oyster crackers separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 15895.9 Kcal (66553 kJ)
Calories from fat 8371.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 930.18g 1431%
Cholesterol 3918.19mg 1306%
Sodium 20142.96mg 839%
Potassium 9988.32mg 213%
Total Carbs 928.51g 310%
Sugars 23.27g 93%
Dietary Fiber 50.08g 200%
Protein 1047.94g 2096%
Vitamin C 139.4mg 232%
Iron 19.8mg 110%
Calcium 964.2mg 96%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 192.03 Kcal (804 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.24g 1431%
Cholesterol 47.33mg 1306%
Sodium 243.33mg 839%
Potassium 120.66mg 213%
Total Carbs 11.22g 310%
Sugars 0.28g 93%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 200%
Protein 12.66g 2096%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 232%
Iron 0.2mg 110%
Calcium 11.6mg 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 394.6
    Points
  • 432
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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