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core sound style clam bake

(1 rating)
Islandgirl285 avatar
Recipe by
Sherard Lewis
@Islandgirl285
Harkers Island, NC

Always a hit, no matter the holiday or occasion. For our family it's always on July 4th.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 45 Min
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For core sound style clam bake

  • 80
    top-nick or 48 cherry clams (in shell)
  • 8
    fryer-sized chicken quarters
  • 8 md
    white potatoes, unpeeled
  • 8 md
    sweet potatoes
  • 8 md
    sweet onions
  • 8 lg
    whole carrots
  • 8
    ears of corn
  • 3 lb
    shrimp, unpeeled (add last 15-20 minutes of cooking time)
  • salt and pepper

How To Make core sound style clam bake

  • 1
    Wash and scrub clams thoroughly with a stiff brush. Place in a large steamer pot (16-20 quart). Layer other ingredients on top of clams - in order given. Add approximately 1 1/2 inches of water in bottom portion of steamer pot.
  • 2
    Allow a good steam to start, then cook on medium-low heat 2-3 hours or until done. Cooking time may vary.
  • 3
    May increase or decrease any or all of the ingredients depending on the number of people you are serving and the size of the pot. Be sure there is always enough liquid in the pot to provide a good steam
  • 4
    Serve with crackers, vinegar, melted butter, or any sauce you desire.
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