Hearty New England Clam Bake with Corn and Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed
• 6 ears corn, husks removed and halved
• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

1. 01
   In a large pot, bring 2 inches of water to a boil. Add the dry white wine and 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning.
2. 02
   Add the quartered red potatoes to the pot. Cover and steam for 10 minutes until they start to soften.
3. 03
   Add the sliced sausage and halved corn on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and steam for another 10 minutes.
4. 04
   Add the fresh clams on top of the corn and sausage. Sprinkle with the remaining Old Bay seasoning. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes until the clams open up.
5. 05
   Once the clams have opened, remove the pot from heat. Discard any clams that did not open.
6. 06
   Transfer the clams, sausage, corn, and potatoes to a large serving platter. Drizzle with melted butter and garnish with chopped parsley.
7. 07
   Serve hot and enjoy with crusty bread to soak up the juices.