New England Clam Chowder Pressure Cooker Recipes

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Drain clams and reserve liquid. Measure clam liquid; add enough water to make 4 cups liquid and set aside.
• In the pressure cooker, brown diced bacon until golden. Remove bacon and set aside.
• Drain off all but 1/4 of the fat and saute onion for several minutes.
• Add potatoes, salt, pepper and reserved clam liquid (mixed with water) and bring to a boil.
• Seal, bring up to 15 lb. pressure, reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat, depressurize and remove lid.
• Add half and half, milk, butter and clams; heat gently (but do not boil). Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT® CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Drain clams into a colander set over a measuring cup. Reserve clam juice (there should be just over 2 cups liquid).
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon until fat has rendered and bacon is crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Cook onion and celery in the bacon grease until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Pour 1/4 cup clam juice into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Mix in potatoes, carrots, pepper, thyme, and remaining clam juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove 3/4 cup of the potatoes and mash with a fork. Return the mashed potatoes to the pot and stir. Turn on Saute mode. Add clams and half-and-half to the pot and cook until heated through but not boiling. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER I

Steps:

• Place diced bacon in large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook until almost crisp; add onions, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in water and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender.
• Pour in half-and-half, and add butter. Drain clams, reserving clam liquid; stir clams and 1/2 of the clam liquid into the soup. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through. Do not allow to boil.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl and strain the 4 cans of minced clams, separating the meat from the juices.
• Using a 6-quart dutch oven or pot of similar size, fry bacon over medium-high heat until fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
• Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add carrots, celery and flour, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes to avoid lumps.
• Add black pepper, thyme, reserved clam juices, chicken stock, diced potatoes, and bay leaf. Stir to incorporate, then cover and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and add cream. Allow chowder to simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes until soup has thickened to an appropriate consistency.
• Add in reserved clam meat and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and serve with oyster crackers
• Enjoy!

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.