The attentive, anxious cook is the one who may have the most luck at preparing clams that are truly tender. That's because the clams should come out of the pot right after their protein has set, says ...

1 1/2 lb. Put 2 cups water in a 12-quart stockpot with a tight-fitting lid. Place the ingredients in the stockpot in the following order: potatoes, linguiça sausages (if using), corn, lobsters, clams, ...