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Cozy Dublin Coddle Recipe Easy Homemade Sausage and Bacon Stew

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A warm, rustic Irish stew featuring layers of browned sausage, thick-cut bacon, onions, and potatoes simmered slowly in chicken stock for a comforting and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pork sausages (about 12 oz / 340 g)
  • 8 oz thick-cut bacon, sliced (225 g)
  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch (1.3 cm) rounds
  • 3 cups chicken stock or broth (700 ml)
  • A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the sausages on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the sliced bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to render fat and crisp slightly.
  4. Add the sliced onions and garlic (if using) and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove half of the bacon and onion mixture and set aside.
  6. Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the bottom of the pot, then layer half of the bacon and onions on top, followed by the sausages. Repeat with remaining potatoes and bacon mixture.
  7. Pour the chicken stock gently over the layers, just enough to cover the ingredients. Add the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper, being careful with salt.
  8. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer on the stove for 5 minutes, then cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the preheated oven.
  9. Bake low and slow for 1 hour until potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
  10. Remove from oven, check seasoning, remove bay leaf, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If the stew seems too dry during baking, add a splash more stock or water to maintain a stew-like consistency. Do not rush the slow bake to avoid mushy potatoes or rubbery sausages. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil. Browning the sausages adds important caramelized flavor. Poke sausages lightly before cooking to prevent bursting.

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