A Dublin Coddle has layers of sausage, onions, and potatoes. Back in the day, it was made with leftovers and a way to feed a large family when food was scarce. This version is a traditional take and is delicious. It's a touch smoky from the bacon. Sausage, leeks, and onions simmer in chicken stock. This isn't a stew because it has much less liquid, but it has similarities in texture to stew. It's hearty comfort food that will be fantastic for St. Patrick's Day. This super-economical dish has been a popular staple in Irish cuisine, not only in Dublin but all over the rest of Ireland as well. My dad would make this for us growing up when times were rough financially and would serve it with his infamous Irish soda bread. If the dish has been cooked, or "coddled" properly, it should be thick.
Ingredients :
- 1 pound(s) bacon
- 8 - good quality pork sausages (you may substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a healthier alternative)
- 4 - onions
- sliced
- - black pepper
- 1-2 - leeks
- some green tops included
- sliced
- 2 - bay leaves
- 2 - sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley
- 2 - garlic cloves
- roughly chopped
- 6 - potatoes
- such as russets
- peeled and cut into 2 or 3 large chunks
- 3 cup(s) ham or chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon(s) butter
- - soda bread
- to serve (optional)
Intructions :
- Preheat oven to 275 F. Cook your bacon until it just starts to crisp. Drain on paper towels. Slice in half widthwise and set aside. Reserve fat.
- Heat a flameproof Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in butter and sausages. Cook
- about 15 minutes
- until evenly browned all over. Remove sausages
- slice widthwise into chunks. Set aside.
- Using the same Dutch oven
- add your onions and cook
- gently
- for about 7 minutes until soft but not colored. If necessary
- add a touch of reserved bacon fat.
- Layer onions
- sausage
- and bacon in the bottom of the dish seasoning each layer well with plenty of black pepper. Add leeks
- herbs
- and garlic and finish with a layer of potatoes. Season with a little more black pepper
- then pour in your stock.
- Cover Dutch oven tightly and bring to a boil on the stovetop. Transfer to the preheated oven and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Serve with chunks of soda bread to mop up the juices.
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