1/4 c. finely minced bacon or salt pork
1/4 c. minced onion
2 (7 oz. each) cans minced or whole clams
2 c. diced pared potatoes
1/2 c. water
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large kettle (I use my electric skillet) cook and stir bacon and onion until onion is tender. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add clam liquid, potatoes, and water to onion and bacon. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Just before serving, add clams, milk, salt and pepper. Heat through.