Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon

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A traditional Dublin stew combining tender pork sausages, smoky bacon, potatoes, and onions slowly cooked to meld savory flavors. This irish-inspired pork ready in about 80 minutes pairs links (about 1.5 lbs) pork sausages, large, sliced into rings yellow onions, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large ovenproof casserole, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 6 slices of smoked bacon cut into 1-inch pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes until lightly crisp.
  2. Step 2: Add 8 pork sausages whole and brown on all sides for 6-7 minutes, turning carefully. Remove sausages and bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same casserole, add 2 large sliced onions and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Layer 4 peeled and chopped potatoes evenly over the onions, then return sausages and bacon pieces on top. Pour 2 cups chicken stock over everything and season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Cover the casserole tightly with a lid or foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour until potatoes are tender and sausages cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley on top before serving. Offer 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard on the side to complement the rich flavors.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon take to make?

Total time is about 80 minutes (20 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic cloves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Dublin-Style Coddle with Sausage and Bacon?

Irish pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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