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Dublin Coddle Recipe: Easy Sausage Potato Stew for Cozy Comfort

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This hearty Dublin coddle is a classic Irish sausage and potato stew, simmered with bacon, onions, carrots, and a splash of beer for rich, cozy flavor. Perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings, it’s a one-pot comfort food that’s easy to adapt and even better the next day.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs uncooked Irish pork sausages (or bratwurst/chicken sausage)
  • 6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and thickly sliced (about 1/2 inch)
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 1 cup Irish beer (such as Guinness) or water
  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and thickly slice the potatoes and carrots. Slice onions and mince garlic. Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces. Slice sausages into chunks or leave whole.
  2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in the pot.
  3. Add sausages and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside with bacon.
  4. Layer half the onions in the pot, followed by half the potatoes and carrots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining onions, potatoes, and carrots. Tuck browned sausage and bacon among the vegetables.
  5. Pour in broth and beer (or water). Add bay leaf if using. Liquid should come just below the top layer of potatoes; add more water if needed.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cover and cook for 45-50 minutes, checking occasionally. Potatoes should be fork-tender and sausages cooked through. For a thicker stew, remove lid for last 10 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped parsley. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  8. Serve hot in deep bowls, topped with extra parsley and crusty bread on the side.

Notes

Slice potatoes and carrots evenly for best texture. Brown sausage and bacon for extra flavor. Layer ingredients—don’t stir during cooking. Use a tight-fitting lid to retain moisture. Coddle is even tastier the next day and freezes well. For a golden crust, broil the stew for 3-4 minutes before serving if your pot is oven-safe. Adapt with plant-based sausage and veggie broth for vegetarian/vegan version.

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