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I don’t really care for fried clams, but have always loved clam chowder. Go figure. As I have made fish chowder many times , I thought I would give Clam Chowder a try.

I love to try recipes that take me out of my comfort zone. Sometimes they turn pout good, sometimes not. As an example I have never cooked a clam, but wanted to get the fresh clam juice that gives chowder that fresh flavor. It definitely made a difference in this recipe.

The first time I made clam chowder, I used bottled clam juice and frozen fresh packed clams. It almost tasted chemical or tin tasting. Something was definitely off. So, I went to my trusty Cooks Illustrated books and found this recipe. I think this recipe tasted pretty good considering I have never worked with clams before. I think the fresh clam broth really makes the difference.

Recipe Source: Cooks Illustrated

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