On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 14:14:23 -0500, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>I just think bacon and clams go together. I've tried salt pork, I've tried
>ham hocks, and I've tried bacon in the chowder, but I prefer bacon. Plus,
>the added grease helps cook down the celery, onions and such. In my
>opinion, I don't find that the bacon hides the clam flavor, but enhances it.
>I like bacon in my steamed fresh green beans, too. Call me crazy. :~)


I crumble up some bacon on top of the clam chowder for garnish, but I
don't cook the bacon in it because I prefer crunch. Yes, you can
saute up your vegetables in a little of the bacon fat and it won't
overpower anything - it becomes part of the medly of flavors. I
wouldn't use all of the bacon grease though.... that's my version.

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