1 square inch salt pork or bacon
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 (8 oz.) bottle clam juice
2 (6 1/2 oz.) can minced clams
2 c. diced potatoes
1 qt. water
2 tbsp. butter
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 (8 3/4 oz.) can cream style corn

Brown salt pork in pan, do not drain. Add onion, clam juice, clams, potatoes and water. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Add butter, milk, corn and salt to taste. Bring to piping hot temperature. If thicker soup is desired, make a flour paste by combining 2 tablespoons flour and a little flour and blend into soup. 6 servings.