3 lg. onions, quartered
4 potatoes, cut up
4 yams, cut up
1 lb. sausage
1 lb. hot dogs
1 lb. linguica
1 bottle beer
8 lbs. clams

In a 24-quart pot, layer the clams, then the meats, then the vegetables. Cover and steam until the clams are open and the vegetables are tender, about 30-45 minutes. Serve hot, with warm Portuguese bread, corn on the cob, and beer. Serves 4-6.