Florida Key Conch Chowder Recipe

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Florida Key Conch Chowder
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Directions:

  1. Soak conches in salt water for 1/2 hr, drain and place on a wooden board and pound to tenderize. They can also be tenderized in a pressure cooker by cooking with 1 cup of water for 35 minutes at 15 pounds of pressure.
  2. Fry the salt pork till crips and remove from fat.
  3. Saute garlic, onion, and celery in the pork fat.
  4. Add the conchs, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf, and oregano.
  5. Cover with water and simmer for about 2 1/2 hours until the conchs are tender.
  6. Add tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers. Add more tomatoe juice or water if necessary for a sloshy consistency.
  7. Cook until vegetabels are tender.
  8. Add sherry to taste.
  9. Serve with saffron rice and crusty bread.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 360.76 Kcal (1510 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.15g 36%
Cholesterol 35.43mg 12%
Sodium 999.23mg 42%
Potassium 825.84mg 18%
Total Carbs 28.36g 9%
Sugars 10.92g 44%
Dietary Fiber 6.38g 26%
Protein 10.62g 21%
Vitamin C 90.7mg 151%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 99.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 110.14 Kcal (461 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.07g 36%
Cholesterol 10.82mg 12%
Sodium 305.06mg 42%
Potassium 252.12mg 18%
Total Carbs 8.66g 9%
Sugars 3.33g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.95g 26%
Protein 3.24g 21%
Vitamin C 27.7mg 151%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 30.3mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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