Clam and lobster bakes are a great way to enjoy seafood at large gatherings. Traditionally, they are done outdoors in a prepared fire pit, where the food is cooked on a bed of damp seaweed. Clam and lobster bakes can also be done indoors with the use of a large cooking pot if you do not have the yard or if the weather doesn't permit you to perform it outdoors.
Instructions
1. Select a pot that can fit all of your ingredients including the two crabs and set it on your stove. Cut the ears of corn in half and set aside.
2. Pour lukewarm water into a large pot. Put your clams and mussels into the lukewarm water and liberally sprinkle cornmeal over the top. Allow them to sit in the water and clean for approximately 20 minutes.
3. Turn on the pot to medium and put a tablespoon of butter at the bottom. Melt the butter and add the kielbasa and quartered onion. Saute until the onion has softened and the sausage has begun to cook.
4. Add the potatoes to the bottom of the pot so that they are in a layer. Arrange the clams in a layer on top of the potatoes. Place the mussels on top of the clams. Open the can of chicken broth and pour it into the pot. Pour in the white wine. The liquid should only be enough to fill the pot between a quarter to half full. Place the lobsters on top of the mussels. Put the halved corn on top of the lobsters and cover the pot with its lid. Place aluminum foil over the top of the lid to ensure that it is sealed tightly.
5. Bring the pot to a boil and then lower the temperature to a medium-low setting. Allow it to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour.
6. Remove the lid carefully. Discard any unopened clams and serve the food with plenty of melted butter and lemon.
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