How to Clean Clams

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 185 minutes

Servings: 1

How to Clean Clams

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring the clams back from the store sitting on ice, if possible. If you're not cooking them right away, store them in the refrigerator sitting on ice, in an open container, so they don't suffocate, for no more than one day.

Step 2

Rinse the outsides of the clams to get rid of any excess sand.

Step 3

Under cold running water, use a brush or stiff paper towel to lightly scrub the outsides of the shells.

Step 4

In a bowl, whisk to dissolve the salt into the cold water.

Step 5

Add the cleaned clams to the bowl, making sure they are submerged.

Step 6

Let sit for 2-3 hours, until you can see that a significant amount of grit has been purged. I leave the clams in a cool place, at room temperature of about 70 to 72 degrees, but you can also store them in the fridge.

Step 7

Give the clams a final rinse before cooking, then cook as desired. I steam them using a steamer basket for just a few minutes, until they open. When they are fully open, they are done. Enjoy!

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