Irish Coddle

Irish Coddle is a traditional stew originating in Dublin. Made with pork sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions, Coddle is simmered slowly in a flavorful broth. This rustic dish was historically prepared to use up leftover meat, especially after market days. Enjoyed on cold evenings, Coddle is a tribute to Irish home cooking. A must-try recipe for experiencing authentic Irish cuisine!

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time 90 hours

Total time 90 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

6 pork sausages (gluten-free)
200g of smoked bacon (cut into pieces)
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices
2 onions, peeled and sliced into rings
500 ml of chicken stock (or vegetable stock, gluten-free)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation

1
Prepare the sausages and bacon: Heat a large frying pan and fry the sausages until lightly browned. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage. Remove them from the pan and cut them into 4-5 cm pieces. In the same pan, fry the bacon until crisp.
2
To assemble the stew: In a large casserole dish or deep pot, place a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom. Add a layer of sliced onions, then the bacon and sausage pieces. Repeat the layers as needed.
3
Add the stock: Pour the hot stock over the ingredients in the casserole dish, so as to partially cover the sausages, bacon, and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
To cook the coddle: Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The coddle needs to cook gently to allow the flavors to meld. The potatoes should be tender, and the sausages thoroughly cooked.
5
Serving: Serve the Coddle piping hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Note

Vegetables : You can add carrots or leeks to vary the vegetables.

Seasoning : Some add thyme or bay leaves to give more flavor to the broth.

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