How to Throw a Modern Clambake
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Here’s how to take the centuries-old clambake and give it a modern, irreverent twist. You don’t need a historic beach or a 12-foot fire pit. You just need a salty attitude and some seafood.
✅ What You’ll Need:
- Clams (littlenecks or steamers)
- Mussels
- Lobster tails (or full lobsters if you’re feeling boujee)
- Corn on the cob
- Red potatoes
- Sausage (spicy is better)
- Butter, lemons, hot sauce
- Seaweed (or wet towels if you’re inland)
- Fire pit or large steamer pot
- Cold beer (Nanfuckit Koozie optional but recommended)
🔥 The Pit Method (Beach Style)
- Dig a shallow pit in the sand, about 2 feet deep.
- Build a fire and heat stones until red hot.
- Layer wet seaweed, then the food in this order: potatoes, sausage, lobster, mussels, then clams and corn.
- Cover everything with more seaweed or wet cloth.
- Let it steam for 1.5–2 hours. No peeking.
🍲 Backyard Method (Pot Style)
- Use a large stock pot or steamer.
- Layer in the same ingredients.
- Pour in 2 cups of beer, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Steam covered for about 30–45 minutes.
- Open, pour onto a picnic table covered in butcher paper, and serve with melted butter + attitude.
🎉 Vibe Checklist
If you’re going to throw a Salty Crew clambake, the food is just the beginning. Here's the full experience:
- 🎵 Playlist: Reggae, yacht rock, and beachy hip-hop
- 🧢 Uniform: Bucket hats, salty tees, no shoes
- 🍻 Drinks: Local beer, rum punch, canned cocktails
- 🪑 Seating: Driftwood, coolers, or just the sand
- 📸 Photos: Encourage guests to tag @thesaltycrew and use #shuckandparty
Bonus points if you have an oyster shucking station set up near the bar. Triple points if it’s manned by your drunkest friend.
💬 Shuck It, Share It
We don’t want to just talk about clambakes. We want to see them.
Throw a Salty Crew-style clambake and share your pics with us. Whether you're in Nantucket, Narragansett, or your buddy's backyard, we want to see:
- Steamy seafood dumps on wood tables
- Shucking battles with your crew
- “Nanfuckit” gear in the wild
- Koozies in the sand
- That one guy passed out with a clam on his chest
📲 Tag us @thesaltycrew
🧂 Use hashtag #SaltyClambake or #ShuckAndParty
🦞 You might even get featured (or sent free gear 👀)
💥 Final Word: It's More Than Food, It's a Lifestyle
The clambake isn’t about perfection. It’s about imperfection done right: cracked shells, beer-soaked stories, and a beach full of loud, happy people. It’s about honoring the salty traditions of the past while making them your own.
At Salty Crew, we live for these moments—messy, delicious, unforgettable.
So the next time you're planning a party, don’t stress over fancy menus or matching plates.
Just dig a hole, throw in some seafood, crack a beer, and shuck it.