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Cozy Irish Coddle Recipe with Crispy Bacon and Sausages Made Easy

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A comforting Irish stew featuring crispy bacon, tender sausages, and soft potatoes simmered in a savory broth, perfect for cozy nights and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 large pork sausages (about 12 ounces), preferably Irish-style or mild-flavored
  • 2 pounds waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into thick slices or chunks (Yukon Gold recommended)
  • 2 large onions, sliced into rings
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  3. Brown the sausages in the bacon fat over medium heat until evenly caramelized on all sides but not fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté the onions in the same pan over medium heat until softened and starting to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic during the last 2 minutes.
  5. In a large ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven, layer half the potatoes, half the onions, half the bacon, and half the sausages. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  6. Tuck the bay leaves and sprinkle dried thyme evenly over the layers. Pour the chicken stock gently over everything, just enough to cover the potatoes but not fully submerge the sausages.
  7. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, keeping in mind the saltiness from bacon and sausages.
  8. Cover the casserole with a lid or tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour. Check potatoes for tenderness around 45 minutes by piercing with a fork.
  9. Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to dry out slightly and the sausages to crisp up.
  10. Remove bay leaves, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve hot with crusty bread or a simple green salad.

Notes

If broth reduces too much during baking, add a splash of hot water or extra stock to keep moist. For even cooking, slice thick sausages in half lengthwise before browning. Use lean sausages or turkey bacon for a healthier version. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations are possible by swapping ingredients accordingly.

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Keywords: Irish coddle, bacon, sausages, comfort food, stew, easy recipe, cozy meal

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