Description
Dublin Coddle Sausage and Bacon Stew is a traditional Irish comfort food featuring tender sausages, smoky bacon, caramelized onions, and soft potatoes slowly simmered in a rich broth. This hearty one-pot stew combines simple, wholesome ingredients to create a warming dish full of deep, savory flavors perfect for cold evenings or any time you crave a taste of authentic Irish tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats
- 6 thick Irish sausages (coarsely ground)
- 200g back bacon, cut into chunks
Vegetables
- 4 medium waxy potatoes (Yukon Gold or red), peeled and quartered
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
Liquids & Fats
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for sautéing)
Seasoning & Garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the sausages into thick pieces and cut the back bacon into chunks. Peel and quarter the potatoes, and thinly slice the onions to have everything ready before cooking.
- Brown the Meat: Heat butter or oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the sausage pieces and bacon chunks, browning them evenly on all sides to lock in flavor and add smoky notes.
- Sauté Onions: Add the sliced onions to the pot and cook gently until they become translucent and start to caramelize, releasing natural sweetness that balances the rich meats.
- Layer the Potatoes: Place the quartered potatoes on top of the onion and meat mixture. Their starch will help thicken the stew during slow cooking.
- Add Stock And Simmer: Pour in enough chicken or vegetable stock to just cover the ingredients. Season well with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until the potatoes and meats are tender and flavors meld.
- Finish with Fresh Parsley: Just before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the stew to add brightness and a burst of color.
Notes
- Use quality sausages and bacon for the best flavor and texture.
- Simmer gently on low heat to allow flavors to fully develop and prevent overcooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly to unlock natural sweetness and balance the richness of the meat.
- Season gradually and taste throughout cooking to avoid over-salting.
- Let the stew rest covered off heat for 10 minutes before serving to deepen flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Dublin Coddle, Irish stew, sausage stew, bacon stew, comfort food, Irish cuisine, one-pot meal
