Joyce’s Recipe

Key West Conch Chowder

Conch can be purchased at most seafood stores In 5-pound frozen blocks. Use a pound at a time.

12 ounces conch meat or clams, well cleaned

? pound salt pork, chopped fine

2 onions, chopped fine

1 bell pepper, chopped fine

1 to 2 hot peppers, seeds removed

3 cups canned tomatoes, chopped

2 cups canned potatoes, diced

½ cup tomato puree

½ tablespoon thyme

½ tablespoon salt

½ tablespoon fresh ground pepper

1 to 2 bay leaves, crushed

1. Sauté’ pork in large pot. Remove and set aside.
2.

Add onions, bell peppers, and sauté. Add hot peppers.

3.

Add reserved pork and remaining ingredients.

4. Bring to boil 15 minutes. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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Serves: 6 to 8

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
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