Cleaning 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. 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…

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.

From how many to buy, to how to clean your clams, to finally cooking the clams, here's everything you need to know about making steamed clams at home.

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

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!

Because sand is not delicious.

Cooking clams for the first time can be a little intimidating. When purchasing clams, look for tightly-closed shells. Clams must be cooked live. If the shell is chipped, broken or even slightly open there is a good chance the clam is dead. Eating a dead clam can make you very sick.

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!

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