How to Store Clams

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Inspect the clams right away and throw out any that are dead or broken.. Place the clams in a single layer in a shallow dish.. Cover the container holding the clams with a damp towel.

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Inspect the clams right away and throw out any that are dead or broken.

Step 1

Inspect the clams right away and throw out any that are dead or broken.

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Place the clams in a single layer in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Place the clams in a single layer in a shallow dish.

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Cover the container holding the clams with a damp towel.

Step 3

Cover the container holding the clams with a damp towel.

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Store the clams in the back of the fridge.

Step 4

Store the clams in the back of the fridge.

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Use the clams within 2-3 days.

Step 5

Use the clams within 2-3 days.

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Rinse the clams under cool running water.

Step 6

Rinse the clams under cool running water.

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Place the live clams in airtight freezer bags and remove any excess air.

Step 7

Place the live clams in airtight freezer bags and remove any excess air.

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Label the container with the date.

Step 8

Label the container with the date.

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Put the clams into the back of the freezer.

Step 9

Put the clams into the back of the freezer.

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Use the clams within 3 months.

Step 10

Use the clams within 3 months.

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Thaw the clams by placing them under cool running water.

Step 11

Thaw the clams by placing them under cool running water.

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Keep the clams immersed in their own liquor.

Step 12

Keep the clams immersed in their own liquor.

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Place the clams and liquor in a tightly-sealed container.

Step 13

Place the clams and liquor in a tightly-sealed container.

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Place the container in the fridge if you'll use the clams within 3 days.

Step 14

Place the container in the fridge if you'll use the clams within 3 days.

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Put the container in the freezer if it will be longer than 3 days.

Step 15

Put the container in the freezer if it will be longer than 3 days.

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Thaw frozen, shucked clams in the fridge overnight.

Step 16

Thaw frozen, shucked clams in the fridge overnight.

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