CROCK POT CLAM CHOWDER

CROCK POT CLAM CHOWDER

READY IN: 4hrs 15mins

SERVES: 4

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams

1⁄4lb salt pork or 1/4 lb bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

*3 -4 potatoes, pared and cubed

1 1⁄2 cups water

1 3⁄4 teaspoons salt

1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups half-and-half or 2 cups milk

1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)

DIRECTIONS

* Saute pork or bacon and onion until golden brown;drain.

* Put clams in crock pot with bacon.

* Add all remaining ingredients, except milk or half-and-half.

* Cover and cook on High 3-4 hours.

* Add 1 cup milk or half-and-half and cornstarch last hour of cooking.

* Add remaining milk or half and half before serving.

* STOVE TOP INSTRUCTIONS: Place all ingredients EXCEPT milk and cornstarch in kettle.

* Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

* Mix cornstarch into milk and add to kettle.

* DO NOT BOIL.

* Heat to warm, then serve.