Main Ingredients:

3 c. onions, chopped
4 c. potatoes, chopped
Water
2 to 3 c. clams, shucked or 1 lb.
fish, cubed
1/2 lb. salt pork, diced
Salt to taste
1 c. cream
1 c. whole milk

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Saute salt pork for 5 minutes or until brown in large heavy saucepan. Take out pieces and drain on paper towels, get rid of all remnants in pot except for about 2 tablespoons of the fat. Saute onions in remaining fat until see-through, add potatoes and saute for 2 minutes or so. Add water enough just to cover potatoes and onions. Bring to boil, lower heat and cook for 20 minutes (or until potatoes almost done). Add fish or clams, bring to boil, lower heat and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add milk and cream, salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and use salt pork for garnish. Preparation time: 40 minutes. Serves: 4 to 6. NOTE: NEVER boil chowder with milk or cream in it!!

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