Ingredients
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Procedure
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- Strain the clam juice.
- Put the clams through food chopper, using the coarse blade.
- Fry pork in a heavy iron pot.
- Remove pork, and sauté onions in the fat until tender and lightly browned.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add water, carrots, celery, and herbs.
- Cover pot and gently simmer for 1½ hours.
- Add clams, strained clam juice, and potatoes; cook until potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, pour over crumbled soda crackers in individual plates, and serve at once.
Notes, tips, and variations
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- You can use a low-fat cut of pork to lower the fat and calories of this dish.