1/2 lb. salt pork
1/4 c. minced onion
3 c. boiling water
3 c. potatoes, diced
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 doz. fresh or 2 cans minced clams
3 c. scalded milk

Chop salt pork finely and saute in a large saucepan until most of fat is dried out. Add onions and cook until lightly browned; add boiling water, diced potatoes and seasonings. Boil about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove clams from shell or can, reserve juice. Cut clams in small pieces. Heat clams and juice to the boiling point. Combine the vegetable, clams and scalded milk and again bring to boil. Serves 6.