RHODE ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER
2 oz. salt pork, finely diced
1 med. onion, chopped
8 c. potatoes, peeled, diced OR red
potatoes, diced with skins
2 c. minced clams with juice
12 - 14 med. size quahaugs, open and
grind saving juice
32 oz. clam juice, from quahaugs and
bottled
2 - 4 tbsp. chopped celery leaves
16 oz. can peeled chopped tomatoes
with juice
Saute salt pork over medium heat until golden. Remove solid pieces. Add onion and cook until golden in salt pork oil. Cook potatoes in water until just tender in large soup pot. Add salt pork and onion. Add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.