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How To make Manhattan Clam Chowder

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24 ea Fresh cherrystone or chowder
4 c Water
1/4 lb Salt pork, diced
2 ea Onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 c Chopped celery
4 ea Potatoes, peeled and diced
3 c Tomato juice
1 t Salt
1/4 t Freshly ground pepper
1/2 t Thyme
Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 20 Wash the clams well and place in a kettle with the water. Simmer until the shells open. Discard any clams that "do not" open. Drain and reserve 3 cups of the broth. Saute the salt pork until it is crisp and light brown. Add the onions and celery and saute until they are translucent but not brown. Add the potatoes, reserved clam broth, tomato juice, salt ans pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are barely tender. Meanwhile, remove the clams from their shells and chop fine orput through a food grinder. Add the thyme and chopped clams to the potatoes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes longer. SOURCE: N.Y.Times Cookbook

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