Dublin Coddle (Slow-Simmered Irish Sausage, Bacon, Potato & Onion Broth) – Authentic Ireland Recipe

Jonathan Swift and James Joyce’s favorite Dublin comfort pot: sausages and potatoes braised in clear herb broth.

Country of Origin
🇮🇪 Ireland (Northern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Seared Irish pork sausages and thick bacon, Thickly sliced waxy potatoes, Sweet yellow onions, Lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley, Thyme

Ingredients for Dublin Coddle (Slow-Simmered Irish Sausage, Bacon, Potato & Onion Broth) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared Irish pork sausages and thick bacon, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups thickly sliced waxy potatoes, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup sweet yellow onions
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Ireland seasoning (thyme, bay leaf, rich stock, cracked pepper)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown seared Irish pork sausages and thick bacon for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley, and thyme, bay leaf, rich stock, cracked pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add thickly sliced waxy potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in sweet yellow onions right before serving warm.

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