How many clam bakes have you been to?

Answer 1

i love bearded clam

Answer 2

Clambakes For groups larger than 10, I would strongly recommend buying a package deal through a retailer. You will receive all your ingredients pre-packed in the steamer ready to go. Often you will receive paper products, rolls and butter, and possibly a side such as cole slaw as well. Make sure you ask what is and is not included. While you can purchase all the food separately and assemble yourself, you won’t save much money and the time it takes is usually not worth it. Regardless of the number of bakes you will be steaming, the recipe is basically the same. I am listing the amounts of ingredients based on a 25-person bake. Adjust accordingly. Start with 1lb unsalted butter in the bottom of the pot. Add 1 large yellow onion, quartered, 5-6 cloves of garlic, smashed or chopped, 2-3 carrots and 2-3 stalks of celery with leaves, cut into pieces, ½ bunch curly parsley, 2 bay leaves, and 10 whole peppercorns. For easy removal and less mess, tie the seasonings in cheesecloth first. Next, add your clams. The most readily available types in N.E. Ohio are cherrystone and littleneck. They are the same species with size being the difference. Cherrystones are around 3” long where as littlenecks are 2-2-1/2 inches. Most people agree that the smaller clams are more tender but either type will do. If you are assembling your own bakes, you will need to thoroughly wash the clams. You will also need to purchase cheesecloth bags placing a dozen clams in each. This makes it easy to serve as well as keeping loose clam meat with the shells. The sweet potatoes or yams are the next addition. Layer them on top of the bagged clams. Place the chickens in next to complete the first stage. Now you will need to add the water. Start with 2-3 pints of cold water. Then, add 1 pint of cold water for each dozen clams and cover with a lid. Place the pot over your heat source. A gas grill will work for smaller pots. Larger ones can be done over a pit of hot coals or a wood fire. Burners that run on propane can be rented along with the steamer pot. This is the cleanest and easiest method. Heat steamer pot over high heat for approximately 30 minutes at which time you should begin to see steam coming from the pot. DO NOT PEAK. Continue cooking for another 30 minutes. The food inside is now cooked. Remove the lid. (At this time, you may remove the chickens and brown them on a grill if you wish.) To the pot, add ears of shucked corn. Replace cover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. You are now ready to serve. Don’t forget to drain the flavorful broth and serve with the rest of the meal. In addition to the above, lobster tails or crab legs can be steamed along with the bake. Mussels can offer another dimension to your feast. For those folks that do not eat seafood, offer them a grilled steak as a replacement. Make plans this fall to enjoy a clambake in your backyard. It’s so easy you will have plenty of time to enjoy your company instead of slaving over a grill. this is the way we do it. hope i helped.

Answer 3

Is that a real thing? I thought clam bakes only existed in the TV show Gidget. Obviously my answer is "zero."

Answer 4

Is a clam bake an euphemism for sex?

If no, then 0. :P

Answer 5

I've never been to a clam bake but it sounds fun!

....Good idea for my next house party! Thanks!

Answer 6

not a one

Answer 7

None. :(

Can't wait to have the opportunity to go to my first one though!

Answer 8

way too many and i have a lot of fun in everyone!

Answer 9

none, now I feel left out.

Answer 10

not to many in Wisconsin...