New England Clam Chowder with Infused Bacon Lardons

New England Clam Chowder with Infused Bacon Lardons

Warm up with New England clam chowder where a potent bacon core meets caryophyllene terpenes for spicy warmth and creamy depth.

THC 120mg per serving CBD 15mg per serving. Prep 25 mins Cook 45 mins Serves 6. Onset 60-120 minutes Duration 4-6 hours.

Ingredients

Infused Bacon Lardons 2 tablespoons crumbled on 18 percent DV Vitamin B6

Clams 2 lbs fresh 40 percent DV Protein

Heavy cream 2 cups 30 percent DV Calcium

Potatoes 2 large diced 15 percent DV Potassium

Celery 2 stalks diced 8 percent DV Fiber

Bacon 6 slices 20 percent DV Iron

Instructions

Steam clams then chop and reserve broth, Flow tip: strain broth carefully to remove sand while keeping terpenes intact.

Render bacon into lardons then sauté vegetables, Flow tip: use low heat to crisp without burning the infused notes.

Simmer chowder with cream and clams then top with lardons, Flow tip: serve in bread bowls for classic presentation.

Decarboxylation

Temperature 240F / 115C. Time 40 minutes. Cannabis 7.5g. Standard decarb in oven. Flower will be used to infuse the bacon for the chowder.

Infusion

Method Infused Bacon Lardons. Base: bacon and oil (1 cup total). Temperature 155F. Time 60 minutes. Yield 1 cup. Storage refrigerate up to 5 days.

Cook bacon gently.

Add decarbed flower.

Crisp then cool.

Terpene Pairing

Primary Terpene Caryophyllene. Flavor Profile spicy peppery and woody. Aroma clove-like with herbal notes. Why It Works This terpene complements the smoky bacon while adding anti-inflammatory synergy that elevates the creamy chowder. Complementary Terpenes humulene pinene.

Strain Suggestions

Cherry Pie indica. THC 18-22 percent CBD 0.5-1 percent. Terpenes caryophyllene myrcene. Flavors cherry vanilla earthy. Effects relaxing euphoric body high. Perfect pairing for the clam chowder richness.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 380. Total Fat 24g 31 percent DV. Saturated Fat 12g 60 percent DV. Trans Fat 0g. Cholesterol 85mg 28 percent DV. Sodium 920mg 40 percent DV. Total Carbohydrate 24g 9 percent DV. Dietary Fiber 3g 11 percent DV. Total Sugars 4g. Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0 percent DV. Protein 18g 36 percent DV. Vitamin C 15mg 17 percent DV. Vitamin D 2mcg 10 percent DV. Calcium 110mg 8 percent DV. Iron 3mg 17 percent DV. Potassium 620mg 13 percent DV.

Dosage

THC per serving 120mg. CBD per serving 15mg. Onset 60-120 minutes Effect Duration 4-6 hours. Start with one serving. Wait 90 minutes before consuming more. Effects vary by individual tolerance metabolism and consumption method. For adults 21 only. Consume responsibly and in accordance with local laws.