Why does clam chowder curdle

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As a result, several features will be disabled. Try this New England Clam Chowder recipe, or contribute your own. Directions: Cook clams until just opened. Strain and reserve 1 cup of broth. Finely chop clams. Fry salt pork in large Dutch oven. Remove salt pork and add onion; brown, being careful not to let it scorch. Add potatoes and enough hot water to cover. When potatoes are done, add clams, cook for 3 minutes over low heat.

Slowly add milk and cream. Simmer for at about an hour being careful not to let it curdle. Add thickening made of flour and butter, season and simmer slowly for an other hour.

Prevent Soups from Curdling More tips on preventing soups from curdling: Temper the milk before adding it to the soup by gradually adding small amounts of the hot liquid, warming the milk slowly; then add it to the soup. Add a little heavy cream to the soup to help prevent curdling. In milk-based soups, add acidic ingredients, such as tomatoes and lemon juice, to the milk mixture. Do not add the milk to the acidic ingredients.

Make a thin flour and water paste to mix into the milk before adding acidic ingredients. Thickening the soup with a flour mixture keeps the soup from curdling so easily. Avoid using low-fat and skim milk. The more fat the milk contains the less chance of curdling. Heat milk to degrees F.

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