Smoked Clam Chowder

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Course : BBQ
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

3 gallons fresh clams
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 medium onion -- minced
10 medium new red potatoes -- diced
1 cup half and half
1 quart milk
1 jar juice from smoked clams
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
 

Preparation:

Scrub and rinse clams. Put clams on the hot spot (over 200F). They will open wide after 10 minutes. Make sure to save any juice in the shells. When they are done, chop finely. Sauté onions until translucent. Add half and half. Bring to boil. Add milk and return to boil. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil and simmer until potatoes are soft.