Dublin Coddle

Dublin Coddle is the ultimate comfort food - a hearty, brothy stew that's sure to warm your cockles and leave you feeling full and satisfied. Perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a taste of traditional Irish goodness.

Cook Time:1 - 2 Hours

Serves:4+ Servings

Prep Time:30 Mins

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What Is Dublin Coddle?

If you’ve never tried Dublin Coddle before, think of it as Ireland’s answer to beef stew. But instead of beef, it’s packed with bacon, pork sausages, onions, and potatoes, all slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth.

Coddle has humble, working-class roots. It’s not fussy or fancy—it’s the kind of meal you can set and forget in the oven while you’re busy with your day, and it’ll still taste amazing when you’re ready to eat. Whether you’re looking for something easy or deeply satisfying, Dublin Coddle is the dish for you.

How To Make A Dublin Coddle

Ingredients:

1 pack (8 oz) of Jolly Posh back bacon
1 Jolly Posh Cumberland Coil sausage
A splash of oil for frying
2 lbs golden potatoes
1 large onion
3 large carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cups chicken stock
A little butter for extra flavour

Method:

Step One: Brown the Meat

Chop the bacon and sausage into large, hearty pieces. Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan and brown the meat for about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Step Two: Prepare Vegetables

Slice the carrots into bite-sized chunks, the onion into thin slices, and the potatoes into rounds.

Step Three: Prepare the Dish

In a large, ovenproof dish with a lid, start layering the ingredients. Begin with a layer of the browned meat, followed by the vegetables, then the potatoes, and finish with a sprinkle of parsley. Repeat the layers until everything is used up.

Step Four: Add Chicken Stock

Pour the chicken stock over the top, making sure everything is covered.

Step Five: Cook the Dish

Cover the dish with the lid and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Let it cook for 2 hours. For the last 30 minutes, remove the lid to let the top layer of potatoes crisp up slightly.

Step Six: Serve & Enjoy

Once it’s done, ladle generous portions into bowls and enjoy this hearty, traditional Irish meal with a side of crusty bread (optional, but highly recommended!).