The clam diggers are all busy here in New England this summer, and thankfully the competition has driven the price down to an affordable level.
I picked up a few pounds for the wife and I and prepared them in the traditional New England manner.
The clams were quite muddy, so I soaked them twice in lukewarm water with a bit of vinegar in it...this seems to help them to spit out all the mud and sand.
Then loaded up the bottom of the steamer with some beer and water
Steamers go in first
Followed closely by the onions, potatoes, choricho and corn
That is topped off with a very generous shake of Old Bay seasoning, brought to a boil and steamed until the taters are done.
Dump it in a big old bowl...portion it out and chow down.
These were the best steamers I've had in years...very sweet . I wish you all could have tasted them.
I picked up a few pounds for the wife and I and prepared them in the traditional New England manner.
The clams were quite muddy, so I soaked them twice in lukewarm water with a bit of vinegar in it...this seems to help them to spit out all the mud and sand.
Then loaded up the bottom of the steamer with some beer and water
Steamers go in first
Followed closely by the onions, potatoes, choricho and corn
That is topped off with a very generous shake of Old Bay seasoning, brought to a boil and steamed until the taters are done.
Dump it in a big old bowl...portion it out and chow down.
These were the best steamers I've had in years...very sweet . I wish you all could have tasted them.
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