NEW ENGLAND CLAM BAKE
When I was a child, I remember many of these at Jack's Island with my Dad's family. There are many variations to a bake. Add what you like and increase or decrease the amounts to suit the number of guests. Make sure you have lots of butter for melting, shellfish crackers to crack lobsters, and wetnaps! It is alot of work, but a...
Provided by star pooley
Categories Seafood
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Dig a whole in the ground approximately 2 feet wide, 4 feet long and 18-inches deep.
- 2. Line whole with stones and heat for 2-3 hours using wood and/or charcoal.
- 3. After 2-3 hours, remove coals and embers from stones and place 1/2 bushel fresh seaweed on top of the hot stones. **REMEMBER: the stones must be extremely hot to achieve adequate steam to cook.
- 4. Now, work quickly to layer food on top of seaweed. Spread food evenly over each other in layers.
- 5. First, place soft shells clams on seaweed;
- 6. Next, little necks;
- 7. Next, sausage and fish; To make it easier for removal, place these ingredients in a cheesecloth bag.
- 8. Next, whole peeled onions, sweet and white potatoes;
- 9. Finally, place Lobsters on top of all.
- 10. Cover food with clean white wet cloth and place remaining seaweed on top of cloth.
- 11. Now, cover entire back with a wet tarpaulin, sealing steam in created by hot stones and seaweed.
- 12. Only allow a small amount of steam to escape to relieve pressure.
- 13. Allow bake to cook 1 or more hours until potatoes are soft.
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William okaleb
[email protected]This clam bake was a bit of a disappointment. The clams were overcooked and the broth was bland. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
Rkaiub Aiub12
[email protected]I made this clam bake for a group of friends and everyone loved it! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
Hmami Soffia
[email protected]This clam bake was delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
skeez9420
[email protected]I've made this clam bake several times and it's always a hit. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
reychow cecyl
[email protected]This clam bake was a bit of a disappointment. The clams were overcooked and the broth was bland. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
Bhupen Chaudhary
[email protected]I made this clam bake for a group of friends and everyone loved it! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
tersia harmse
[email protected]This clam bake was delicious! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
Scott Huffman
[email protected]I've made this clam bake several times and it's always a hit. The clams are always cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
Abida Sultana
[email protected]This clam bake was a bit of a disappointment. The clams were overcooked and the broth was bland. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
James M. Carter
[email protected]I made this clam bake for a group of friends and everyone loved it! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great seafood dish.
Zia Shankar
[email protected]This was my first time making a clam bake and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and everything came out perfectly. The clams were tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
EMMANUEL TEMITOPE
[email protected]I've been making this clam bake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use fresh clams and to cook them over a hot fire. The results are always amazing!
Christopher Asika
[email protected]This clam bake was a huge hit with my family and friends! The clams were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.