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Clambake (Ii)

Clambake (Ii)

Cuisine:American

Course:Dinner

0s prep 43m cook 43m ready

8 servings A more domesticated “bake” can be prepared in a 20-quart stockpot on a stove or outdoor grill.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • Six 1½-pound live lobsters, killed
  • 8 ears corn, shucked
  • 4 quarts small clams (about 8 pounds), well scrubbed
  • Melted butter

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 2 pounds small red potatoes
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • Six 1½-pound live lobsters, killed
  • 8 ears corn, shucked
  • 4 quarts small clams (about 8 pounds), well scrubbed
  • Melted butter

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Add 4 cups water to the largest pot you have and bring to a boil. Add: 2 pounds small red potatoes; 8 bone-in chicken thighs

  2. Step 2.

    Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add: Six 1½-pound live lobsters, killed

  3. Step 3.

    Cover and cook 8 minutes more. Place on the lobsters: 8 ears corn, shucked

  4. Step 4.

    Cook 10 minutes, covered. Add: 4 quarts small clams (about 8 pounds), well scrubbed

  5. Step 5.

    Cover and steam until the clams open, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve with: Melted butter

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