Authentic Maine Clam Chowda

This is the original version without any tomatos.

Ingredients:
1/4 Pound Salt Pork
1 1/2 Cups Onions – diced
3 Cups Potatoes – diced
1 Quart Water
2 Cups Clams
12 Fluid Ounces Evaporated Milk

Directions:
Dice the onions and salt pork,
then saute slowly in an iron frying pan.
Empty into a chowder pan.
Add a quart of water and bring it to a boil.
Add the diced potatoes and bring back to a boil.
Put the clams through a meat grinder then add to the pot.
Simmer until done. Add salt and pepper.
When done, add the evaporated milk.
Turn off heat and let set.
Heat again just before serving.
Serve with Crackers.