Dublin Coddle (Irish Sausage and Potato Stew)

Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:2 hours 30 minutes Total Time:2 hours 45 minutes Servings: 6

An Irish style stew with sausage, bacon and potatoes.

ingredients

6 ounces bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound pork sausage
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
2 large onions, sliced
3 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

directions

Cook the bacon in a large saucepan and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan.
Add the sausage and brown on all sides before setting aside.
Add the onion to the saucepan and cook until tender.
Sprinkle the potatoes on top of the onions, followed by the bacon, sausage and the broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. (Option: Transfer the pot to a preheated 350F/180C oven and roast, covered, for 2 hours. OR Transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.)
Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in the parsley and enjoy!

Option: Add 2 carrots, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces.
Option: Add 2 cups sliced cabbage.
Option: Add 1/2 cup barley and 1 1/2 cups broth!
Option: Add 2 bay leaves.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon thyme.
Option: Add 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce.
Option: Replace some or all of the broth with Irish stout or beer.
Tip: Serve with Irish soda bread