Description
Dublin’s hearty Coddle combines tender pork sausages and smoky bacon with comforting potatoes in a rich broth that whispers Irish culinary heritage. Home cooks savor this classic one-pot wonder, connecting generations through its simple, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 pork sausages
- 6 slices back bacon, chopped
Vegetables:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) white wine
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear sausages in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Render bacon in the same pot until crisp and caramelized, creating a flavorful base.
- Sauté sliced onions and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Create a layered foundation by arranging sliced potatoes and carrots over the bacon and onion mixture.
- Gently pour chicken broth and optional white wine across the vegetable layers, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the dish’s aromatic profile.
- Carefully nestle browned sausages into the vegetable layers, submerging them partially in the liquid.
- Bring the coddle to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 45-60 minutes, allowing ingredients to tenderize and flavors to meld.
- Once vegetables are fork-tender and liquid has slightly reduced, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve piping hot directly from the pot, capturing the rustic essence of traditional Dublin cuisine.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sausages with robust flavor for authentic Irish taste.
- Swap regular bacon with smoked bacon to enhance the overall depth of flavor.
- Consider using bone broth instead of chicken broth for richer, more nutritious results.
- Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg