Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4                    (6 1/2 Ounces cans) clams or 3 pounds fresh
     1/2  pound         salt pork or bacon -- diced
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   6      large          potatoes -- pared and cubed
   3      cups          water
   3 1/2  teaspoons     salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   4      cups          half and half cream or milk
   3                    to 4 tbsp. cornstarch

Preparation:

If the fish is frozen, thaw; cut into bite sized pieces. In skillet, saute salt pork or bacon and onion until golden brown; drain. Put into crock pot with clams. Add all remaining ingredients, except milk. Cover; cook on high 3 to 4 hours or until potatoes are tender. During the last hour of cooking, combine 1 or 2 cups of milk with the cornstarch. Add to crock pot with remaining milk and stir well. Serve in large bowls with crusty French bread.