Clam Chowder~ Maine Style

1/4 lb salt pork
1 quart water
1 1/2 cup onions -diced
2 cup clams
3 cup potatoes - diced
12 fl oz evaporated milk
Dice the onions and salt pork, then saute slowly in an iron frying
pan. Empty into a chowder pan. Add a quart (mor or less) of water and
bring it to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and bring back to a boil.
Put the clams through a meat grinder then add to the pot. Simmer
until done. Add salt and pepper. When done, add the evaporated milk.
Turn off heat and let set. Heat again just before serving. Serve with
Crackers. (I made this one with canned chopped clams and it ws
good!)