The quahog, a species of hard-shelled clam native to the northeastern coast of North America, yields a tender and flavorful meat, commonly used in chowders and stews. Quahog chili is a unique and hearty dish that combines the delectable taste of quahogs with the bold flavors of chili, creating a culinary experience that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic chili recipe or are looking to try something new, there's a quahog chili recipe out there to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul on a chilly day.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST EVER CHUCK WAGON CHILI
A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!
Provided by Brandy Arnett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.
- Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1955.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
STUFFED QUAHOGS
The stuffing for these quahogs (hard-shell clams) includeschorizo, a spicy pork sausage, and gives a nod to a classicPortuguese dish, porco com ameijoas (pork with clams).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast until dry, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a saute pan set over medium-high heat, cook chorizo, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and chorizo is lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove chorizo from fat, and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Blot dry, and set aside.
- Under running water, scrub clams clean. Place in a large stockpot, and add 2/3 cup water. Cover pot, and place over high heat. Steam until all clams have opened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove clams from pot, discarding any that do not open; strain broth through a paper-towel-lined fine strainer; set aside.
- Remove meat from shells. Chop into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside. Separate shells into halves; clean them thoroughly by boiling in a large pot of water for 5 minutes. Remove shells from pot; let cool.
- In a large saute pan set over medium heat, warm olive oil. Cook garlic, onions, and red-pepper flakes, stirring, until onions are soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup reserved clam broth into eggs. Add onion mixture, clams, chorizo, and herbs; toss well. Add bread cubes. Fold together until just mixed. Season with pepper.
- Heat grill. Fill each clam shell with stuffing, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup filling per shell. Dot top of each filled shell with butter. Place quahogs, stuffing side up, on grill; cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; serve warm.
TIM O'TOOLE'S FAMOUS STUFFED QUAHOGS
Classic stuffed quahog recipes used stale bread and lots of seasoning. But my grandmother would have appreciated the pre-seasoned stuffing adaptation in this modernized version.
Provided by Scotty
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add sausage links; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove links from broth; reserve the broth. Remove casings from the sausage.
- Bring the broth back to a simmer and add the quahogs; cook until they open, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the quahogs; reserve the broth. Remove the cooked quahogs from the shells. Separate the shell halves. If necessary wash the shells.
- Place the sausage and quahog meat into the bowl of a food processor; process until chopped, about 12 seconds, depending on your processor. Scrape mixture into a bowl. Add chopped onion to the processor; chop about 5 seconds. Stir in to the meat mixture.
- Make the full container of stuffing according to package directions, using the margarine, and substituting the sausage/clam broth for water. There may be more broth than you need.
- Mix together the stuffing and sausage/clam/onion mixture. Spoon filling into empty clam shell halves and top each with a small pat of butter (about a third of a teaspoon).
- Place the shells on a baking pan; bake in the preheated oven until toasty brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 901.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
STUFFED QUAHOGS
Quahogs are another name for hard-shell clams, and I know that at least in our region here in Maine, it refers to larger clams (as opposed to cherrystones). These are fairly easy to make, the worst part is the shucking, but I usually pass that job over to someone else. I eat these anytime I can get them. Update 10/16/2006. I've adjusted the cook times. We like them much better when they were cooked longer.
Provided by Kim127
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shuck quahogs and chop meat.
- Wash shells.
- Cook mushrooms and onions until tender in butter.
- Blend in flour and seasonings.
- Add chopped clams and cook about 10 minutes until flour is thickened, stirring constantly.
- Grease clam shells and fill with mixture.
- Blend butter and crumbs and sprinkle over filling.
- Bake in oven at 400 for 20 minutes.
QUAHOG CHILI
Make and share this Quahog Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hlkljgk
Categories Beans
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add garlic and pepper and saute until onions are translucent and soft (about 10 minutes).
- Add tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer until thick (about an hour).
- Taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary.
- Add clams, beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
QUAHOG STUFFIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine quahogs and wine in a large pot, bring to boil, cover and cook until clams are just open. Cool, drain, reserving broth. Remove clams from shells, saving 12 shell halves. Chop clams coarsely and set aside. Strain broth through coffee filter and set aside. Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and brown sausage. In a food processor, combine the clams, broth, and sausage with remaining ingredients and process until well blended. Taste to check seasonings. Divide mixture and scoop into the 12 shell halves. Bake for approximately 30 minutes. Yield: 12 servings
- How to Shuck a Quahog: Place quahogs in a large pot over medium heat with water just covering them. As quahogs slowly open, remove them from the water. Allow to cool. Using a knife, slit the sides to fully open the clam. Scoop out the insides and reserve with juice in a separate bowl.
Tips:
- Use fresh quahogs: Fresh quahogs have a briny, sweet flavor that is essential for a great chili. If you can't find fresh quahogs, you can use frozen or canned quahogs, but the flavor will be less pronounced.
- Soak the quahogs before cooking: Soaking the quahogs in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking will help to remove any sand or grit. Be sure to rinse the quahogs thoroughly after soaking.
- Cook the quahogs until they are tender: The quahogs should be cooked until they are tender, but not overcooked. Overcooked quahogs will become tough and chewy.
- Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and texture to your chili. Some good options include onions, bell peppers, celery, carrots, and corn.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of your chili, so it's important to use a flavorful broth. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth. If you're using canned broth, be sure to look for a low-sodium option.
- Season the chili to taste: Season the chili with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Be careful not to over-season the chili, as you can always add more seasoning later if needed.
- Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes will help to develop the flavors. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, or chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
Quahogs are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be used to make a variety of dishes. Quahogs are especially well-suited for chili, as they add a briny, sweet flavor that is perfectly complemented by the other ingredients in chili. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy quahogs, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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