Weekend Eats: Modified Clambake

Jul 9th, 2010

Traditional clambakes are a bit too much work for me. You begin by lugging your shovels, coals, food and fire extinguisher out to your desired beach area where you then proceed to dig a three foot hole that you fill with rocks and seaweed. No thanks. While I am turned off by the grand effort of the bake I am not by the food. Here is my idea of a less sandy clambake. All you need is a big pot. No fire extinguisher necessary.

Adding the ingredients in the right order is the secret to this recipe’s success — the ones that take longest to cook go in first. The optional layer of seaweed (available from most fishmongers – I love that word) imparts a salty ocean essence and keeps the potatoes off the bottom of the pot but a layer of sliced onions also works.