Clam Chowder

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

Manhattan:

New England:

Or Rhode Island:

I really do love all three, and it's not an easy decision, but I have to go with New England.

Marc · Oct 5, 2007

My Grandfather's first, followed by New England in a close second.

His is based on a clam broth which I guess is closer to Rhode Island? It doesn't look at all like either three, but it's damn tastey.

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

Marc said:
His is based on a clam broth which I guess is closer to Rhode Island? It doesn't look at all like either three, but it's damn tastey.

Manhattan: clear tomato broth
New England: cream based
Rhode Island: clear broth

tree_skier · Oct 5, 2007

never heard of Rhode Island

Marc · Oct 5, 2007

Ok, funny how none of really popular versions are based on clam broth. My vote remains unchanged.

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

Marc said:
Ok, funny how none of really popular versions are based on clam broth. My vote remains unchanged.

Well, clam juice is part of all the recipes, silly. I guess you can consider the others just having "other stuff" too.

bvibert · Oct 5, 2007

uke: The crackers are the tastiest thing in all three of those pictures...

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

bvibert said:
uke: The crackers are the tastiest thing in all three of those pictures...

You're mental, Brian. You don't like coffee and now we learn you don't like clam chowder either?! :blink: Weirdo.

Marc · Oct 5, 2007

Greg said:
Well, clam juice is part of all the recipes, silly. I guess you can consider the others just having "other stuff" too.

I think there's a fair amount of difference between clam juice and clam broth... unless we're thinking of two very different things when you say clam juice.

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

Marc said:
I think there's a fair amount of difference between clam juice and clam broth... unless we're thinking of two very different things when you say clam juice.

Clam "juice" is the water used for steaming the clams. Same as broth. It's available in bottles as clam juice.

bvibert · Oct 5, 2007

Greg said:
You're mental, Brian. You don't like coffee and now we learn you don't like clam chowder either?! :blink: Weirdo.

I've been called worse...

I'll do ya one better, I don't eat any seafood of any kind. Fish, clams, lobster, shrimp, etc..

uke:

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

bvibert said:
I'll do ya one better, I don't eat any seafood of any kind. Fish, clams, lobster, shrimp, etc.. uke:

You should probably go see a psychiatrist about that.

Marc · Oct 5, 2007

Greg said:
Clam "juice" is the water used for steaming the clams. Same as broth. It's available in bottles as clam juice.

I think broth has a slightly wider definition that that. For examply, I know my grandfather uses vegetables to make his broth as well (besides putting vegetables in the finished product) similar to how one would make a chicken broth.

Greg · Oct 5, 2007

Marc said:
I think broth has a slightly wider definition that that. For examply, I know my grandfather uses vegetables to make his broth as well (besides putting vegetables in the finished product) similar to how one would make a chicken broth.

I think you're overanalyzing it. I guess clam juice could be compared to chicken stock, but in the case of chowder as well as chicken soup, they become "broth" once you add the other junk to them.

ccskier · Oct 5, 2007

Actually just got back from lunch, had New England Clam Chowder, love the stuff. Fortunate to live in an area where some of the best around it: Molly's Restaruant, Captain Parkers, Clancy's of Denniport (where I ate lunch), all in Yarmouth and Dennis, MA

bvibert · Oct 5, 2007

Greg said:
You should probably go see a psychiatrist about that.

If I ever go see a psychiatrist that's not going to be on the top of the list o' things that need work...

deadheadskier · Oct 5, 2007

Mine, which is New England style.

hammer · Oct 5, 2007

I like both Manhattan and New England but prefer New England. Never had Rhode Island style.

I'm currently having some clam chowder in a bread bowl...good stuff...

Grassi21 · Oct 5, 2007

All are good. But I voted for NE. Its the norm up on the Cape.

Marc · Oct 5, 2007

Greg said:
I think you're overanalyzing it. I guess clam juice could be compared to chicken stock, but in the case of chowder as well as chicken soup, they become "broth" once you add the other junk to them.

Pssssst: pot, this is kettle.... you're black too.

Clam Chowder

Your favorite clam chowder?

Manhattan

New England

Rhode Island

Clam chowder? Yuck!!!

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