How do i get the gross green p**p out of steamed clams BEFORE i cook them?

Question

Some times i get clams with a lot of green mush in them,that i was told was their "waste". I would love some tips on cleaning these buggers out before i steam them.I won't eat them anymore after the last one squirted in my mouth.GROSS

Answer 1

Try this.  Fill a bowl with cold water and a few teasoons of salt dissolved in it and some corn meal.

The clams should ingest the cornmeal and wash the green out.

Put the bowl in the sink and allow cold water to trickle into the bowl and overflow during the process.

Give it about an hour or two. Add salt as needed.

Drain, rinse and steam