Ingredients

  • 14 cup salt pork or 14 cup bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 13 ounces minced clams, drained and liquid reserved
  • 2 cups potatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 13 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 16 ounces whole tomatoes, undrained

Method

  • Cook salt pork and onion in Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until pork is crisp and onion is tender.
  • Stir in clam liquid, potatoes, water and celery.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in clams and remaining ingredients.
  • Heat to boiling; stirring occasionally.