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Do you need to purge clams?

Asked: Adrien Fishing, Last Updated:

Clams live buried in the sandy bottom of the ocean floor. They accumulate grit, sand, and dirt because they do not fully close their shells. Live clams need to be purged of the sand and grit prior to cooking.

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