: A massive wood fire is built over the stones for several hours until they are white-hot.
A clambake is a traditional New England social event and culinary method centered on steaming seafood, traditionally in a sand pit on the beach. It has evolved into a versatile gathering that can be hosted on a beach, in a backyard, or even on a stovetop. The authentic beach clambake is an all-day labor of love. Clambake
: Seafood and vegetables are layered between more seaweed and covered with a heavy, wet canvas tarp. The food steams for 1 to 2 hours, infused with the salty, smoky aroma of the seaweed and hot stones. Essential Ingredients A classic spread typically includes: Mark Bittman - A Real Nice Clambake - The New York Times : A massive wood fire is built over
: Wet seaweed (typically rockweed) is piled onto the hot stones to create steam. The authentic beach clambake is an all-day labor of love
: A deep hole is dug in the sand and lined with large stones.