Long time lurker tryin to blend in w/the natives out East (US)

Ipswitch clams, a.k.a. steamers, whole belly, etc.

by 106milez2chicago

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  1. 106milez2chicago

    Recipe:

    Buncha Ipswich/steamers

    Purged in cold salt water for like 45min, strained, then dropped in boiling water for 20sec. Strain, then straight into ice water. Open and separate, remove sheath. Soak in buttermilk.

    Dredge:

    – 1:1 all-purpose flour to cornflour mix (not corn starch)
    – salt, fresh ground pepper, and cayenne to liking

    Toss in dredge, shake of excess, fry in hot peanut oil til browned

    Edit: spelling

  2. Celestial8Mumps

    Had these clams when I was an undergrad at Miskatonic U.

    Delicious, they grow on you.

  3. badaimbadjokes

    I was in the parking lot of the Clam Box in Ipswich this morning.

  4. JellyAny818

    Been to all the spots…J.T. Farnham his the hardest

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