Cleaning clams

I've made a lot of clams and tried a lot of nonsense, and this is what actually works for getting the sand and gunk out of the clam.

We developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As the clams steam in the flavorful liquid, they open up and release their juices into the pot. To flavor our clams, we developed a quick broth made with wine, shallots, garlic, and bay leaf. As the clams steam in the flavorful liquid, they open up and release their juices into the pot. Once the clams open and are removed from the pot, we turn the cooking liquid into an emulsified sauce by adding butter. Parsley and…

When cooking clams at home, one thing that can pose a challenge is getting the sand out of the shells. Crunching into gritty clam is enough to ruin anyone's meal!

Learn how to purge the sand and grit from fresh clams for cooking with my step-by-step guide. It's the best and easiest way to clean clams!

Before cooking clams, rid the shells of any sand and dirt. Follow the directions below for how to clean clams.

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