Hearty New England Clam Bake with Corn and Sausage

Ingredients

• 3 pounds fresh clams, scrubbed clean
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 ears corn, husked and halved
• 2 pounds small red potatoes, washed
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges

Method

1. 01
   Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the dry white wine to the pot.
2. 02
   Layer the ingredients in the pot starting with the potatoes, followed by the sausage, corn, and finally the clams.
3. 03
   Sprinkle the sea salt and black pepper over the ingredients. Cover the pot tightly with a lid.
4. 04
   Steam the mixture for about 30-35 minutes or until the clams open and the potatoes are tender.
5. 05
   Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the chopped parsley.
6. 06
   Remove the pot from heat. Discard any clams that have not opened.
7. 07
   Transfer the clams, sausage, corn, and potatoes to a large serving platter.
8. 08
   Drizzle the parsley butter over the entire dish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.