Even my kids like this one.
4 | cans | clams (61/2 oz.) or 3 lbs. fresh or frozen clams |
1/2 | lb. | salt pork or bacon, diced |
1 | lg. | onion, chopped |
6 | lg. | potatoes, peeled and cubed |
3 | c. | water |
31/2 | tsp. | salt |
1/4 | tsp. | pepper |
4 | c. | half-and-half or milk |
3 | tbsp. | cornstarch |
If fish is frozen, thaw and cut into bite size pieces. In skillet, sauté salt pork or bacon and onion until golden brown; drain. Put into Crockery Pot with clams. Add all remaining ingredients, except milk. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours (high 3 to 4 hours) or until potatoes are tender. During the last hour of cooking, combine 1 or 2 cups milk with the cornstarch. Add to Crockery Pot with remaining milk and stir well.
Serve in large bowls with French bread.