New England Clam Chowder

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Lizzy

½ pound salt pork or bacon, cut into ½-inch cubes

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

2 stalks celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1 cup water or clam juice

2 ½ pounds live cherrystone or littleneck clams (see notes)

1 quart whole milk

1 ½ pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

2 bay leaves

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup heavy cream

Oyster crackers, for serving

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