MAINE CORN CHOWDER

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Or as we say in Maine, 'Chowdah'. Another great recipe from my Cooking Down East cookbook. It starts with a little story... America's canning industry was founded in Maine over a century ago when Isaac Winslow perfected the steam retort, which made possible the commercial canning of fresh foods....such as canned corn. The...

Provided by Mary Beam

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 slice salt pork
1 small onion, sliced or diced
2 c diced raw potatoes
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 c water
1 can(s) cream style corn
1 qt milk
1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Using a good sized kettle or soup pot, place 2 slices salt pork in it and cook slowly over low heat until fat is 'tried out'.
  • 2. Remove the pieces of salt pork and set aside.
  • 3. Add the onion to the pot and cook slowly until the onion is yellowed.
  • 4. Add water raw potato, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a steaming point.
  • 5. Lower heat and cook until potato is tender. About 15 minutes.
  • 6. Add creamed corn and then the quart of milk. Substiture evaporated milk for some of the regular milk for extra richness, if you wish.
  • 7. Taste for seasoning and then add the butter. Reheat slowly.
  • 8. Allow chowder to ripen for an hour to develop flavor.

Johana Molapo
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This corn chowder is simply delicious. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth.


Sana tanweer
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This is the best corn chowder recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing!


Jacqueline Tito
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I love this corn chowder! It's so comforting and delicious. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Dawn Stamper
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chowder is creamy, flavorful, and packed with corn.


She Riff
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I made this chowder for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Safaa Sennouni
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This corn chowder is delicious! The corn is sweet and tender, and the broth is creamy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of bacon, which adds a smoky flavor to the chowder.


Haroon Flaz
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I'm not a huge fan of corn chowder, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth is so flavorful and the corn is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Chandan Mahato
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The chowder is creamy, flavorful, and packed with corn. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saran Awan
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This chowder is the best I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


napox007gr pro
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I've made this corn chowder recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Enahoro Daniel
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This corn chowder is a classic New England comfort food. The sweet corn, creamy broth, and tender potatoes are the perfect combination for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of bacon, which adds a smoky flavor to the chowder.