Brennan's Oatmeal Custard

Thoroughly rinse clams, them place in a single layer in a baking pan. Add water to a depth of 3 inches; sprinkle on cornmeal or crumbs. Let soak at least 30 minutes so clams will exchange the sand in their shells for the meal. Meanwhile, ignite coals on barbecue grill. Melt butter or Hot Pepper Butter in saucepan; squeeze lemon wedges into butter and keep warm. To cook clams, place directly on hot coals, 3 or 4 at a time; cook just until shells pop open (if coals aren't hot enough yet for cooking your steaks, etc., leave them mounded for cooking the clams). To eat, remove clams from shell with a fork, dip in lemon butter, then in Very Hot Shrimp Cocktail Sauce. Makes 2 dozen appetizers.

NOTE: Discard any clams that don't open -
DO NOT EAT THEM!