Clams Casino Recipe

• 6 slc bacon, finely minced
• 1/2 c. minced onion (125 ml)
• 1 clv garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
• 1/2 c. finely diced red bell pepper (125 ml)
• 1/2 tsp dry Greek oregano (2 ml)
• 1/2 tsp minced thyme (2 ml)
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar (10 ml)
• 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano (30 ml)
• 24 x cherrystone clams, shucked and clams kept in bottom half of shells
•     Coarse salt, for filling the pan and platter

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