Cajun Clam Chowder Recipe
New England clams, bacon, andouille, cream, cayenne, Crystal hot sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- 2
- 3
Add Sausage
Stir in the sliced andouille sausage and cook for another 5 minutes until browned.
- 4
Combine Clams and Seasoning
Add the diced clams, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Add Cream
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish with Hot Sauce
Stir in the Crystal hot sauce, adjusting to taste. Return the cooked bacon to the chowder.
- 7
Serve
Ladle the chowder into bowls and enjoy hot.
