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Cozy Dublin Coddle Sausage and Potato Stew Recipe

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A warm, comforting Irish stew featuring tender potatoes, savory sausages, and a rich broth, perfect for cozy nights and easy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) Irish sausages (traditional pork sausages recommended)
  • 4 medium potatoes (about 600g), peeled and sliced
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (720ml) chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (60ml) Guinness or dry white wine

Instructions

  1. Slice each sausage into thick rounds, about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick. Set aside.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes into about 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick slices. Thinly slice onions and mince garlic.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized. Add garlic for the last 2 minutes.
  4. Turn off heat. Layer half the potato slices in the pot, then half the sausage slices, and half the onions and garlic. Repeat layering once more.
  5. Pour in chicken or vegetable stock until it just covers the ingredients (about 3 cups/720 ml). Stir in Dijon mustard, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Add Guinness or wine if using.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and cook for 35-40 minutes, maintaining a slow simmer.
  7. Check that potatoes are tender and sausages cooked through. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Stir in chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Notes

Keep heat low during simmering to avoid mushy potatoes and tough sausages. Caramelize onions gently for best flavor. Use good-quality stock for richness. Let stew rest off heat for 10 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Adjust thickness by adding stock or simmering uncovered.

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