Dublin Coddle

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There’s something wonderfully comforting about a pot of Dublin Coddle simmering away on the stove. This traditional Irish dish is made with a handful of simple ingredients like sausages, bacon, potatoes, onions, and carrots. It’s a hearty meal that’s full of rich flavour.

Originally created as an economical way to use everyday ingredients, Dublin Coddle has become one of Ireland’s most beloved comfort foods. Everything cooks slowly in a tasty broth, allowing the bacon and sausages to infuse every bite with yummy flavour.

Dublin Coddle is perfect for a family dinner, a comforting meal on a chilly evening, or a traditional recipe to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread and enjoy a taste of Irish home cooking at its finest.

Being of Irish lineage, I felt I had to make this and share it with everyone!

How To Make Dublin Coddle

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork sausages, cut into thirds (Irish-style bangers if available)
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, thickly sliced and cut in half
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly crisp.
2. Add the sausage pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides. They do not need to be fully cooked. Remove the bacon and sausages from the pot and set aside.
3. Add the onions to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Stir to coat them with the onions and garlic.
5. Return the bacon and sausages to the pot and gently stir everything together.
6. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
7. Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
8. Stir in the thyme and continue cooking, covered, for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sausages are fully cooked.
9. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.

Why You’ll Love This Dublin Coddle Recipe

• Easy one-pot meal
• Simple ingredients
• Rich, comforting flavor
• Perfect for cold weather
• Great for meal prep and leftovers
• A delicious taste of traditional Irish cooking

Tips

• Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape better than russet potatoes during the long cooking time.
• Irish bangers provide the most authentic flavour, but any good-quality pork sausage works well.
• Add extra broth if you prefer a soupier coddle.
• For even richer flavour, allow the coddle to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

What Is Dublin Coddle

Traditional Dublin Coddle is an Irish sausage and potato stew made with pork sausages, bacon, potatoes, onions, and broth. Unlike many stews, the ingredients are not heavily browned or thickened. Instead, they are slowly simmered together, creating a light yet delicious broth.

Historically, Dublin families often prepared coddle with ingredients they had on hand at the end of the week. It was an economical meal that could cook gently while everyone went about their day.

Today, it’s considered one of Ireland’s most beloved comfort foods.

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