Simply Delicious Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Name: Simply Delicious Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Ingredients: 8 slices Hickory smoked bacon, diced, divided; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Spring Onion (or one diced onion); 1 tablespoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Parsley (or 2 tablespoons chopped parsley); 1 tablespoon Litehouse Freeze Dried Thyme (or 4 sprigs fresh thyme removed from stems); 2 tablespoons Litehouse Freeze Dried Garlic (or 2 cloves garlic, minced); 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 (6.5 oz) can chopped clams (reserve juice); 2 (10 oz) can whole shelled baby clams (reserved juice); 4 Idaho russet potatoes, peeled and cut in to 1/2 inch rough cubes* (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 1/3 cup whole milk (or Half and Half**); 2-3 tablespoons worcestershire (to taste); Kosher salt to taste***; Optional Garnish: oyster crackers, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, chopped crispy bacon