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Dublin Coddle

Make this easy Dublin Coddle recipe with bacon, sausage, potatoes, and onions simmered in broth for a cozy Irish-inspired dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Total Cost: $11.31 recipe / $2.26 serving
Servings: 5 servings (1 Brat each with veg)
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Melissa Nolan

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven with Lid

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bacon chopped, $2.34
  • 5 beer brats $4.97*
  • 2 onions medium dice, (3 cups, 750g) $1.45
  • 4 garlic cloves minced (2 Tbsp) $0.24
  • 1½ tsp salt $0.06
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.16
  • 2 lb. gold potatoes washed, roughly peeled, and 1-2 inch cubed, (907g) $1.79**
  • 2 cups chicken broth 16oz., $0.26***
  • 1 tsp dried parsley $0.02
  • ½ tsp dried thyme $0.02

Instructions

  • Gather and prepare all ingredients. Move a rack to the bottom of the oven with enough room to fit the Dutch oven. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
  • On the stovetop, heat the Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add the bacon and render for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon and set it aside, leaving the grease in the pan.
  • Next, place the brats in the pan and sear each side for 3-4 minutes, until browned. Remove the brats from the Dutch oven and set aside.
  • Add the onions, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes until the onions have softened.
  • Top the onions with the cut potatoes, chicken broth, dried parsley, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
  • Place the brats, bacon, and any drippings on top of the potatoes and onions blend.
  • Lid the Dutch oven and place it in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • After 1 hour and 30 minutes, remove the lid from the Dutch oven and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes to crisp up the top of the coddle.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from the oven. Skim excess oil from the top if desired. Divide the potatoes, onions, brats, and broth evenly between five plates and enjoy.

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Notes

*Traditional Dublin coddle uses Irish sausage, which can be difficult to find. I decided on beer brats instead. They add a subtle beer flavor without needing to deglaze the pan with beer/ale. Feel free to use whatever brats or pork sausage you like.
**I chose to use gold potatoes because they're some of the best for stewing. They offer a creamy, buttery texture and hold their shape. Red bliss and fingerling potatoes also work well. Make sure to cut the potatoes into 1-2 inch chunks, so they don't break down as easily.
***Some recipes use just water, but I prefer the added flavor of the chicken broth. I like to use Better Than Bouillon to make broths to keep costs low. Beef or vegetable broth will also work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 38g | Sodium: 1918mg | Fiber: 5g