Description
Dublin Coddle is a comforting traditional Irish stew made with thick-sliced bacon, fresh pork sausages, potatoes, carrots, onions, and a savory broth flavoured with Guinness stout. This hearty one-pot meal is slow-braised in the oven to develop rich flavors and tender textures, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 pound bacon (thick sliced, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 pound pork sausages (fresh, cut in 1-inch pieces)
Vegetables
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 pound potatoes (cut in cubes)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and cut into half moons)
Seasonings & Liquids
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup Guinness (or any dark Irish stout)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prep the oven: Preheat the oven to 300°F to prepare for slow braising the stew.
- Cook the bacon: In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered but the bacon is only halfway cooked.
- Cook the sausage: Add the cut sausage pieces to the Dutch oven and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
- Add the rest of the ingredients: Stir in the sliced onions, cubed potatoes, carrot slices, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and Guinness. Toss everything well and bring the mixture to a boil on the stovetop.
- Braise: Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook for 3 hours slowly braising to develop rich flavors and tender meats and vegetables.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- If avoiding beer, substitute Guinness with additional chicken broth for a milder flavor.
- Use traditional Irish pork sausages (bangers) if available for authenticity.
- For a classic presentation, layer ingredients instead of mixing before braising.
- Allow leftovers to cool completely before refrigerating for up to 4 days; reheat gently on stovetop or oven.
- Freezing is not recommended due to texture change in potatoes; however, can freeze in airtight container for up to 3 months with some quality loss.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
