How to Make Clam Chowder - Best New England Clam Chowder Recipe

Learn how to make the ultimate New England Clam Chowder from scratch. Thick, rich, and loaded with tender clams, potatoes, and savory bacon, this traditional recipe comes directly from a classic New England fisherman family tradition.

In this video, Chef Eric demonstrates how to render bacon, build a flavorful aromatic soup base, incorporate sweet clam juice, and achieve the perfect velvety creaminess without curdling your dairy.

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IN THIS VIDEO

0:17 – Ingredients & prep for clam chowder

0:44 – Cooking process: rendering bacon, simmering & finishing with cream

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KEY LEARNING OUTCOME
How to render pork fat to build a classic soup base, sweat aromatics properly, reduce clam broth, and temper cream into a thick seafood chowder for optimal texture and flavor balance.

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