Captain Parker's Chowder

Recipe courtesy Captain Parker's Pub

Show: $40 a DayEpisode: Cape Cod

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(19)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

2 ounces salt pork, cut in chunks
3/4 pound all-purpose flour
3/4 pound sweet butter, plus 1/4 pound
4 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 pinch dry thyme
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 bay leaf
1 quart water
3 chef potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ounces clam base (recommended: Minors)
1 quart fresh chopped clams and their juice
1 quart light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Put the salt pork on a plate and wrap in plastic. Cook in microwave for 2 1/2 minutes. Meanwhile, make roux with the same amounts of butter and flour. Add 3/4 pound of flour to 3/4 pound of the butter and stir. Make the roux pourable but not too loose or too thick. Begin to cook on low flame or in an oven until the roux is nice and hot. In a heavy bottomed pot, put the remaining 1/4 pound butter and the salt pork. After the salt pork gets lightly browned, take the chunks out. Add the onion, celery and herbs, let it saute for about 5 minutes. Add water and potatoes and bring it to a boil. Then add the clam base, keep stirring so the base and potatoes don't stick or burn to the bottom of the pan. Add the clams and their juice. When the potatoes become slightly tender bring everything back to a boil and start adding the hot roux. Turn the flame down a little and let simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Slowly add the light cream to the base until you get the right creamy chowder, not too thick or thin. Season with salt and pepper.

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Comments & Reviews

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Jessica Homer, AK 11-10-2009
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FIVE STAR CHOWDER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was sooooo rich and creamy. Very filling but everyone had seconds... and thirds. I have children and even my picky eater... finished a whole bowl!Read more
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Joseph Bristol, RI 10-27-2009
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FIRST PLACE WINNER
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am fortunate to live about 60 miles from the captains restaurant on route 28 on the cape and visit it at lease three times... a month just for the chowder. It is by far the best I ever had. I have made it following thus recipe to the letter and have had friends tell me it is identical to the Captains in every way. I would not change one thing with it. I would suggest measuring each ingredient to get an exact amount. JOE F. Bristol R.I. Read more
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Linda Rumford, RI 05-24-2009
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Just a thought...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am thinking that instead of pound...which is listed for the flour and butter, it should read cup.........I am making it... this afternoon, so I will be checking back to post what I figure out.... As an aside, Captain Parker's chowder is without a doubt "THE" best chowder that I have ever tasted. It is so creamy and delicious and just thick enough. I sure hope that the recipe is a good one. Read more
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Robert Liverpool, NY 07-16-2008
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Clam base
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I would add less clam base to this chowder. Other than that, this is a great tasting chowder.Every one who ate this thought... it was very good.Read more
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bob columbia, MO 05-30-2008
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Avoid Captain Parker's at all costs!!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

But it had a lot to be desired at the restaurant. Don't eat at Captain Parker's on Cape Cod! Low quality food prepared by... hacks. Eat anywhere but this place. I won't bore you with the details, but what I say is true. Totally over priced and completely awful. We were sorely disappointed with nearly everything at this place. It was right on par with something like cafeteria food, but a little worse really. Seriously. We totally felt like we had been tricked or something. Oysters were more pricey than my favorite places in NYC, and no break on a dozen. I couldn't believe it. The lobster bisque was tasty I'll admit, but far too rich to finish. The chowder was so-so (Their 'signature' item. That should have been a clue.) Me and my dining companion now refer to this place as the restaurant whose name shall not be mentioned. I'm still feeling trauma from this nightmare of a meal.Read more
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Anonymous 03-14-2008
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used bacon instead of salt pork and the recipe was delicious!