How to Clean Clams
Inspect the clams before purchase., Validate whether the clams you select are alive. , Examine all clams for cracked, chipped or broken shells., Place your clams in a bowl of cool, fresh water with a damp towel over the top and refrigerate for...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Inspect the clams before purchase.
Clams may have already been cleaned; however, it may not be as thorough a job as you might expect.
Give the batch a once-over to determine whether or not you will be purchasing any.
Some clams will be closed, while others may be slightly open.
Tap on them to see if they automatically close.
If they respond, they are alive.
Do not choose any wide open clams, as they are more than likely dead. -
Step 2: Validate whether the clams you select are alive.
, Shells that are broken may mean the clam is dead or unhealthy.
Discard these.
Make sure the clams are completely submerged under the water.
As the clams are soaking they will naturally spit out any salt, sand and ocean particles they have absorbed, which will clean their insides. ,, You can repeat this process a couple of times if you wish to ensure the clams are thoroughly cleaned. ,, -
Step 3: Examine all clams for cracked
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Step 4: chipped or broken shells.
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Step 5: Place your clams in a bowl of cool
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Step 6: fresh water with a damp towel over the top and refrigerate for roughly 20 minutes to 1 hour.
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Step 7: Remove the clams from the used container of water and replace them into an additional fresh container of water.
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Step 8: Use a brush to clean off any barnacles
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Step 9: sand or other debris which may be crusted to the exteriors of the clams.
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Step 10: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Clams may have already been cleaned; however, it may not be as thorough a job as you might expect.
Give the batch a once-over to determine whether or not you will be purchasing any.
Some clams will be closed, while others may be slightly open.
Tap on them to see if they automatically close.
If they respond, they are alive.
Do not choose any wide open clams, as they are more than likely dead.
, Shells that are broken may mean the clam is dead or unhealthy.
Discard these.
Make sure the clams are completely submerged under the water.
As the clams are soaking they will naturally spit out any salt, sand and ocean particles they have absorbed, which will clean their insides. ,, You can repeat this process a couple of times if you wish to ensure the clams are thoroughly cleaned. ,,
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