Crock Pot Clam Chowder

Clam chowder for the crock pot (or not)

Saute pork or bacon and onion until golden brown.

Drain.

Put clams in crock pot with bacon.

Add all remaining ingredients , except milk or half-and-half.

Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours.

Add 1 cup milk or half-and-half and cornstarch last hour of cooking.

Add remaining milk or half and half before serving.

Stove top instructions: place all ingredients except milk and cornstarch in kettle.

Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

Mix cornstarch into milk and add to kettle.

Do not boil.

Heat to warm , then serve.

clams, salt pork, onion, potatoes, water, salt, pepper, half-and-half, cornstarch