New England Style Clambake

• (1 lb) lobsters20
• lbs fresh soft-shell clams or 20 lbs mussels↗20
• lbs fresh hard-shell littleneck clams↗10
• lbs fresh haddock or 10 lbs cod↗10
• medium white potatoes↗20
• medium sweet potatoes↗20
• ears corn↗20
• lbs sausage (Hot dogs,Bratwurst,Kielbsa,)5
• linguica sausage or Portuguese chourico↗
• lbs whole onions, peeled↗3
• bushel fresh seaweed (wash with clean water)1
• cheesecloth

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Dig a whole in the ground approximately 2 feet wide, 4 feet long and 18-inches deep.

2. 2

   Line whole with stones and heat for 2-3 hours using wood and/or charcoal.

3. 3

   After 2-3 hours, remove coals and embers from stones and place 1/2 bushel fresh seaweed on top of the hot stones.

4. 4

   **REMEMBER: the stones must be extremely hot to achieve adequate steam to cook.

5. 5

   Now, work quickly to layer food on top of seaweed. Spread food evenly over each other in layers.

6. 6

   First, place soft shells clams on seaweed;.

7. 7

   Next, little necks;.

8. 8

   Next, whole peeled onions, sweet and white potatoes;.

9. 9

   Finally, place Lobsters on top of all.

10. 10

    Cover food with clean white wet cloth and place remaining seaweed on top of cloth.

11. 11

    Now, cover entire back with a wet tarpaulin, sealing steam in created by hot stones and seaweed.

12. 12

    Only allow a samll amount of steam to escape to relieve pressure.

13. 13

    Allow bake to cook 1 or more hours until potatoes are soft.