Clam Chowder with shells

8 lbs small quahogs or 8 lbs cherrystone clams 4 slices bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups finely chopped yellow onions 1[...]

36 each clams live * 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 pound pork diced 4 each onions chopped 2 1/2 cups celery chopped 4 each tomatoes 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped 3[...]

36 each clams live * 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 pound pork diced 4 each onions chopped 2 1/2 cups celery chopped 4 each tomatoes 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped 3[...]