The size of a clam largely depends on what age it was at the time of harvesting, and quahogs tend to be three to four years old. In the pot, they're total superstars.

Add the quahog juice. This is the liquid, also known as liqueur, you reserved from shucking the clams. Let it come to a slight boil. Add the clams and cook just long enough that the clams are tender.

Rhode Island clam chowder is a clear-broth chowder made with hard-shell clams, known as quahogs, fresh herbs and potatoes. (Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) They didn’t have cows.

Quahogs are the largest of the area's clams, bigger than cherrystones and tiny littlenecks. ... Not all recipes use the sausage, some use bacon instead. But this recipe is a proven winner.

History of Clam Chowder. Chowders originated in French fishing villages. They made their way to the Northeastern U.S. via the British, French, or Nova Scotian settlers in the 18th century.

It may be the smallest state in the U.S., but with 400 miles of coastline, Rhode Island has a well-deserved reputation for excellent seafood, from squid to oysters.

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Top season for clam quality is September through February, with the peak right now in November, when their seawater is chock full of phytoplankton, their favorite meal. Each of those little guys ...

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The types of clams most often used in chowder are quahog clams, which are Atlantic hard-shell clams. Species of these clams most often used in chowder recipes include cherrystone, chowder, and ...