Fisherman's Grotto Clam Chowder

[Shingo]

This is a little obsession of mine... I LOVE Fisherman's Grotto Award Winning, World Famous New England Style Clam Chowder. There is nothing like it on this planet. If you are in Monterey California USA and have a chance to go to the fisherman's warf, get to the Fisherman's Grotto and get a small free sample of this perfect Clam Chowder. YOU HAVE TO TASTE WHAT I"M TALKING ABOUT. Words can't describe it. You will have to go to understand what I'm saying here. It's not just another Clam Chowder Recipe... this is, in my opinion, pure clam chowder perfection.

Crazy??? Me??? Maybe... My wife and family sometimes thinks I am. I've driven over 300 miles (one way) just to get a bowl of this stuff. And tried countless restaurants to see if there are any other places on this planet that has the same texture, flavor, and aroma that comes even close to this and found none. If anyone has this recipe or something VERY close... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE share it with me. Thank you.

Shingo

[The Frymarker]

Hey Shingo....

How can they have the best New England Clam Chowder on the West Coast?


Actually, I hate seafood and I happen to love the clam chowder that is at The Crow's Nest, in Warwick RI.

You see we in New England take our Clam Chowder very seriously. In Newport every year they have the Best of New England clam chowder cook-off. I have sampled every clam chowder in this state and a little of Mass.

And I have to say that Crow's makes the best. If the spoon doesn't stand up in the bowl..it isn't good clam chowder.

This is all in good fun Shingo, but I have to agree that I do have a love for clam chowder like you and I haven't found a good recipe yet.

[Shingo]

Frymarker: Yeah, I'm sure there are other recipes out there that taste just as good (if not better) then Fisherman's Grotto Chowder. But, for the west coast... it sure is good. At least the best I've tasted around these parts. If you have any good Chowder recipes to share, please feel free to post it up. I would love to try a clam chowder recipe from another Chowder fanatic.

If anyone has a good Gumbo recipe, I'll take that too!

Shingo

[Curly]

hey shingo next time i am in monterey i will check the place out. Where in cali do you live? I live in berkeley.

[Shingo]

Originally posted by Curly
hey shingo next time i am in monterey i will check the place out. Where in cali do you live? I live in berkeley.

Curly: Dude, I'm at South Cal... by Irvine. It's one heck of a drive to go to Monterey from here. One reason I'm looking for the recipe or a recipe that is just as good. Go try it out and tell me whatcha think. It's not the thickest chowder out there, but it sure is good.

Shingo

[The Frymarker]

Shingo I haven't found one yet, but I would try one of Emril Lagassi's recipes, he make really good food

[ShooterJM]

I have an excellent recipe around here somewhere. I'll try to dig it out tonight.

If you've always used bacon when making it before, try salted pork instead. Makes a big difference overall, and especially the onion's taste. Also, evaporated milk or heavy cream. ummmm even a splash of red vinigar will favorably change the taste. Whatever you do don't add flour to thicken unless there is no way to avoid it! Just add more potato. The starch release should thicken it up.

I'll try to find the exact recipe tonight so you don't have just a random list of crap to try.

[Shingo]

Originally posted by ShooterJM
I have an excellent recipe around here somewhere. I'll try to dig it out tonight.

If you've always used bacon when making it before, try salted pork instead. Makes a big difference overall, and especially the onion's taste. Also, evaporated milk or heavy cream. ummmm even a splash of red vinigar will favorably change the taste. Whatever you do don't add flour to thicken unless there is no way to avoid it! Just add more potato. The starch release should thicken it up.

I'll try to find the exact recipe tonight so you don't have just a random list of crap to try.

WOOHOO!!! Thanks Shooter!!! A recipe from someone who says they have a good one is great news. I look forward to trying it.


Shingo

[Shingo]

Originally posted by The Frymarker
Shingo I haven't found one yet, but I would try one of Emril Lagassi's recipes, he make really good food

[FreshmanBob]

I dunno guys, I'm from jersey an the canned progresso stuff toots my horn pretty well..

[darklord]

New England Clam Chowdah in Cali.? If you want it done right, come to New England!

[Gotenks]

heh...

my family loves clam chowder, buys tons of cans of the stuff... never found a taste for it.

cool name.

SHINGO!!!!!!!

[The Frymarker]

Shingo I am going to try that receipe this weekend!

Emeril make great food and I have made many of his recipes.

Have you tried his new tomatoe gravy in the market.

The Puttentesca is the best....and you could possibly pass it off as your own.

Thanks!!!

[ShooterJM]

Couldn't find the recipe so I just tried to do it from memory. Probably forgetting something, but it's how I made it last night and it worked out well.


About 5 cups chopped potato
2 cups celery
2 cups onion
2 finely chopped carrots
1-2 quarts water (depending on how thick you like it)
1 quart heavy cream
2 cans evaporated milk
1 lb salted pork (bacon is ok if you can't find it)
1 stick of butter
about 4 large cans of clams
1 bay leaf
parsely

Ok. So throw the salted pork into a pan and cook it till all the fat is rendered. Throw the onion in and cook till the onions are slightly brown.

Put the water, bay leaf, juice from clams, celery, carrots, and potatoes in large stockpot. Bring to boil, then turn down a bit and simmer for about 30 min.

Put the heavy cream, evaporated milk and butter into a pan and heat till butter melts. DO NOT LET BOIL!

Combine ALL ingredients into one large stockpot. Simmer, again not letting it boil, for 30-45 min.

Ok you'll note there's no seasonings. I usually do the flavor your own bowl method. My favorite: fresh ground black pepper, splash of red wine vinager, and a pinch of white sugar.

mmmmmm so good. This makes quite a bit. It fed five 23 year old guys, one girlfriend, and there's still about 3 bowls left.

[Cliffio]

ITS CHOWDA, SAY IT, CHOWDA