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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/11/2012 03:49 PM
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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LBI2SXM said: Red or white? Sorry, I'm looking for a WHITE "New England Clam Chowder" recipe for a contest at my golf club. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Blush.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/11/2012 10:47 PM
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Here is one to try.
yield: Makes 2 quarts
total time: 45 minutes
This is the Culinary Institute of America's version of the American classic, rich and creamy. Paired with a salad and bread, it becomes a hearty meal.
1 1/4 pound canned clams, minced, juices reserved 2-3 cups bottled clam juice 2 bacon slices, minced 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped 1 pound potatoes, peeled, diced 3 cups heavy cream or half and half 6 tablespoons dry sherry, or to taste Salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Tabasco sauce, to taste Worcestershire sauce, to taste Oyster or saltine crackers, as needed print a shopping list for this recipe view wine pairings
PreparationDrain the clam juice from the minced clams and combine with enough bottled juice to equal 3 cups of liquid.
Cook the bacon slowly in a soup pot over medium heat until lightly crisp, about 8 minutes.
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and cook over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 2-3 minutes.
Whisk in the clam juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid should be the consistency of heavy cream. If it is too thick, add more clam juice to adjust the consistency. Add the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
Add the potatoes and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the clams and cream in saucepan and simmer together until the clams are cooked, about 5-8 minutes.
When the potatoes are tender, add the clams and cream to the soup base. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the sherry. Season to taste with salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve in bowls with the crackers on the side.
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
[Re: islandgem]
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01/12/2012 01:42 PM
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Elizabeth, that's very similar to my recipe... except I use fresh chopped Quahogs (reserve the clam juice when opening)... salt pork for the bacon... some cayenne, to taste, instead of tobasco (I don't like the flavor of tobasco)... and I add a few ribs of chopped celrey... and I add the chopped clams at the very end, with the heat turned off, and just let it sit for about 20-30 minutes... The residual heat will cook them, and they will stay tender, and not become rubber bands... I'm not a big fan of using canned clams (they'll do in a pinch)... They are tough... and generally speaking... canned clams are "skimmer" clams (or "surf" clams), not real Quahogs, referred to as "Chowder" Clams on LI...
Skimmer clams have the shells, found on ocean beaches in the NE, that everyone makes ashtrays out of...
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/13/2012 06:30 PM
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Kimmers...sounds like fun! I have never seen a cookoff where the recipes were submitted, tasted, and then all cooked by the same chef! Definately a Different Concept! Have fun, and good luck! Let us know how it all turns out!
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/14/2012 10:10 AM
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Love the red. Any great recipes for it?
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/14/2012 12:40 PM
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Classic Manhattan Clam Chowder This is really tasty, if you like red chowder! For red (Manhattan) Chowder, the key is the THYME... don't skip that ingredient... BUT also, don't add too much... too much will overpower the chowder... best to add too little, and you can add more towards the end...
Ingredients: 2 dozen large fresh Quahogs (chowder clams) 6 slices bacon 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped green pepper 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like to use whole plum tomatos in puree, and I dice the tomatos myself) 3 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 4 potatoes , cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 cup fresh parsley , chopped 1 lb cooked shrimp, tails removed (optional) (add this to make the chowder really tasty)
Directions: 1. Steam clams in a large pot and reserve the liquid that is left- it should measure about 3+ cups. 2. Chop the clams. 3. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium/high heat until slightly crisp. 4. Add the onions and cook, stirring until transparent. 5. Add the pepper, carrot and celery and cook for about a minute. 6. Add the tomatoes, clam liquid, water, bay leaf, thyme ground pepper. 7. Bring to a boil and add potatoes. 8. Simmer 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 9. Remove the bay leaf. Add chopped parsley and clams now and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. 10. Turn off the heat and add the cooked shrimp now, if you plan to use them, but do not continue to cook or the shrimp will get tough. 11. You should only warm the shrimp over for best results. 12. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/14/2012 12:44 PM
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peconic said: Kimmers...sounds like fun! I have never seen a cookoff where the recipes were submitted, tasted, and then all cooked by the same chef! Definately a Different Concept! Have fun, and good luck! Let us know how it all turns out! Yea, it's a different approach. I'm just glad I'm not the one having to make chowder for some 80+ people. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/14/2012 12:48 PM
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I made mine for a friends wedding once (never again!)... 120+ people! Used a turkey fryer for the pot and a (new, cleaned) axe handle for stirring! Used 144 Quahogs! That's a lot of clams to open! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Laugh.gif" alt="" />
Good tip I have found for opening fresh chowder clams... Partially freeze them before opening... that way they open easily, and you don't lose any of the clam juice, cause it's frozen! and they are easier to chop... Unfortunately, I learned this after the wedding... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/15/2012 01:21 PM
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Sounds delicious. Thanks...dinner tonight.
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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01/15/2012 03:56 PM
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Kimmers, don't freeze them til they are rock solid! A couple hours in the freezer is plenty of time... I test one every hour or so... when they open easily, but the meat is only partially frozen... they are perfect... and wear an old pair of gloves! they get COLD on your hands!
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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02/09/2012 04:45 PM
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Kimmers said: Hi Everyone,
Today, I made a combination of both "islandgem" and "peconic's" clam chowder recipes and my husband loved it! Too bad he's not a judge at my golf club. ;( Anyway, it's pretty darn good and will be even better after it sits overnight which is great as I have to drop off my entry to to chef and his tasters tomorrow. The "Souper Bowl" contest doesn't take place until the 12th but I'll let you know how it goes. Wish me luck and thanks! Well, I tried. I just found out today that my chowder was not picked by the tasting committee. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/cry.gif" alt="" /> Too bad because we really liked it. Guess I'd better keep my day job, huh? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> THANKS FOR ALL OF THE HELP. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
[Re: Kimmers]
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02/09/2012 05:16 PM
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Hey, judges often don't have the slightest idea what they are talking about! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> I know from personal experience!
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Re: Award Winning Clam Chowder
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02/09/2012 10:04 PM
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Kimmers, given the approach to the contest you described... I'm not sure any submission was made correctly! Never heard of anythig like that before!
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