westhavendave Posted June 21, 2002 Report Share Posted June 21, 2002 I saw these at stop and shop today. They were like 4 lbs. for 2 bucks. Has anyone ever tried them for roasting or half shell. I love littlenecks and these look the same size but I find the price to good to be true. I didn't buy them today because i needed clams for party, and did not want my friends to be guinea pigs. Lets here your thoughts on them. Thanks, Dave ------------------ Dave Collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 They are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted June 22, 2002 Report Share Posted June 22, 2002 I've bought em twice and didn't like them both times. I used them in a gumbo and in a Zuppa de Pesce (sp?). Both times I found them to have a stronger, fishier flavor and a lot of sand. Spook, do you think I just got some bad ones? How do you prepare them??? ------------------ "Any time a man ain't fishin' he's fritterin' away his life." - Rancid Crabtree I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobEver Posted June 23, 2002 Report Share Posted June 23, 2002 I like the mahoganies, I soak em in water with about a table spoon or so of corn meal or cracker meal (helps get rid of grit) water for about an hour and then rinse them good. I like to cook them on a grill, when they pop open they are done and very good. ------------------ BobEver@aol.com RFA Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDickTosser Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 I thinik I had'em steamed and like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Fluke Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 If they are that cheap now I know why they are a staple of the Quarterdeck Seafood Buffet. Living on the right side of the bell curve for over half a century... Life to the feeling man is a tragedy while life to the thinking man is a comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukezilla Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 I do not like them at all. There is no comparing them to a Jersey hard clam. Capt AlexLighthouse SportfishingBarnegat Bay, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted June 25, 2002 Report Share Posted June 25, 2002 I rinse them well and grill them. None of the clams come close to a Louisianna oyster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Mass Posted July 9, 2002 Report Share Posted July 9, 2002 They are good in sauce......I throw some in when I make "NJ style" mussles marinara (Hot type!).....just make sure they are all fresh (closed) when you buy them......definately are cheap enough..... [This message has been edited by STEVE IN MASS (edited 07-09-2002).] "You know the Bill of Rights is serving its purpose when it protects things you wish it didn't." "You can no longer be oppressed if you are not afraid anymore - Unknown" SOL Member #174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhavendave Posted July 11, 2002 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2002 Since I started this thread I will say that I bought 2 #'s and roasted them, after the second clam I threw the rest out, full of sand and very fishy tasting. I will stick with RI littlenecks thank you. Dave ------------------ Dave Collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksharky Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Honestly I have never had them, however my monger recently sent me a "select" little neck & man these things are pearls! I will let you know where they come from, very uniform, plump & tasty... raw or cooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggersdelite Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 They Are A Cheap Way Of Mentally Thinking You're Eating Littlenecks How To Cook Put A Dozen Mahoghany Clams On A Board- Cook For 10 Minutes- Throw Away The Clams - Eat The Board Free They Are Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I made the mistake of trying to have some on the half shell. Yuck! They were OK steamed with wine, parseley, cilantro and onions. Probably OK in marinara too. "Depend not on fortune, but on conduct." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqua-holic Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 They are fine, unless you are used to the real clams. Without them, what would we compare a little neck to???? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Mass Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 I had them just the other night, as they were on sale for $1.99/lb. They are good in marinara sauce with mussels, but I wouldn't eat them on the half.... "You know the Bill of Rights is serving its purpose when it protects things you wish it didn't." "You can no longer be oppressed if you are not afraid anymore - Unknown" SOL Member #174 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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