I was looking for some traditional Irish recipes for St. Patrick’s Day when I stumbled across this recipe for Dublin Coddle in a book a publisher sent me called Irish Country Cooking
. It’s a distinctly traditional Irish recipe, and I needed to solve the mystery of “what the flying fig is a coddle?”
So I made it, and oh my people, I wanted to cuddle the coddle. It was home-cooked heaven on a winter’s day… so comforting and delicious.
Dublin Coddle is now one of my favorite recipes for St. Patrick’s Day. Oh heck, who needs St. Patty’s to make it — Irish country cooking year-round? I’m in.
Dublin Coddle
Traditional one-pot Irish stew with sausage, bacon, potatoes and onions slow-baked for hours in the oven. Comforting!
Ingredients
- 4 ½ lb potatoes peeled
- 1 pint boiled water
- 1 ham, chicken or beef stock bouillon cube chicken or beef stock cube (optional)
- 1 lb good quality pork sausages
- 1 lb thick-cut bacon
- 2 large onions sliced
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- salt and coarse ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Cut potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Dissolve the stock cube in boiling water, if using.
- Grill sausages and bacon long enough to color them but not dry them out. Drain on paper towels and chop bacon into 1-inch pieces. Chop sausages into bite sized pieces if desired.
- In a large ovenproof casserole dish with a tight lid, layer onions, bacon, sausages and potatoes, seasoning each layer liberally with pepper and parsley. Continue until ingredients are used up. Pour hot water or bouillon mixture over top.
- On stove, bring the liquid to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and cover pot. Line under the pot lid with foil to help seal it.
- Place the covered pot in pre-heated oven and cook for at least 3 hours (up to four or five hours won't hurt it). After two hours, check liquid levels and add more water if needed. There should be about an inch of liquid in the bottom at all times.
- Serve hot with fresh soda bread to sop up the lovely gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 584mgPotassium: 911mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Emily @DomesticDeadline.com says
I had this when I was in Ireland and it was amazing! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Dianna @ Oy Vey a Day says
Wow – that really does sound delicious! I am pinning it for later use.
It looks fairly simply to make, but based on the ingredients, I can tell it will be a meal filled with flavor.
Kenda Smith says
The photo was good enough, but then I read the ingredients. Now I can SMELL it as I sit here. And I’m starving!
Catherine L. says
There are no Irish recipes that stand out to me right now, but that my change after seeing this recipe. My husband is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, so I’ll be making this for him real soon.
Gem says
OMG – I so want to make this…
Rachel says
Bacon and sausage? I’d have the left overs with eggs the next day.
angie says
oh my meat and potato now that is what I grow up and still love
shelley b says
The photo sells this recipe! Wow, sausage and bacon in the same recipe?! Who knew that could happen! This could be my new recipe to try for March.
Michael W Perkins says
Ya had me at bacon…. Sounds delish..
Katie says
That looks perfect for a snowy cold day!
Um, I like Irish coffee. That warms you right up, too 😉
Cindy Merrill says
How to make this recipe acceptable for the health nuts: Use baby red potatoes, ( less starch), slightly higher in nutrition, with the skins left on. Instead of water, use homemade beef or chicken stock. Opt for a good low fat smoked turkey or chicken sausage, preferably organic, also use turkey bacon. The results will be Kosher friendly, fat content cut by 2/3, flavor still there, just not quite so salty. For a flavor boost, add 1 small diced parsnip with the onions.
cassandra says
This looks absolutely mouth watering!! I am so gonna try this recipe.
Singapore Mum Blog says
ohhhh this looks so good and something the entire family would love!
Kimberly S says
First time I have heard of this and I am just a few generations in from the Emerald Isle! I will ave to ask my Mom “what the fling fig is a coddle” and see if she knows! 🙂
Nicole Sender says
I’ve never heard of cooking this variety of sausage, bacon and potatoes together. I think this sounds really good and will probably try this recipe.
HilLesha says
I never heard of this dish, but it looks really good!
Kathleen B says
Sounds like good Irish comfort food. If you have not had colcannon before, give that a try too, it is not to be missed, and pure Irish heaven, especially when you throw some bacon in it.
Diane Sallans says
that looks quite yummy – kinda like a variation on British Bangers n’Mash
Anne says
This looks like a nice change from corned beef and cabbage!
Jennifer says
I’ve been making my version of that for years! It’s always a huge hit in my house!
heather says
I love trying out new recipe for the season and this looks just wonderful and one my family and I will enjoy trying.
Jennifer H says
Yum!! I’m going to have to try this. I am part Irish after all! 🙂
Sky Evans says
I love Irish food, and this looks great.
Colleen says
Wow this looks amazing and does look like a perfect winter day recipe.
Kathy Pease says
This looks awesome..The only recipe I know is the boiled dinner with potatoes,carrots,cabbage,onion,turnip and corned beef
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
This looks very yummy! I wonder if you can substitute the potatoes for sweet potatoes?
Tammy says
I love coming to your blog because you have such great recipes on here. I’ve never heard of coddle either – and now your pictures have me really intrigued!
Raijean says
I love anything with potatoes, this looks delicious!
Krystal says
I’ve never heard of a recipe like this before. My family, who is Irish, would love the potatoes!
Kelsey Apley says
Yum looks and sounds delicious! Never heard of this before, and it looks like I am missing out!!!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I have never heard of or tried coddle. But after seeing this recipe, I want a whole bowl of this.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I don’t have any favorites but this looks amazing!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
I’m Irish but I don’t think I’ve ever had real Irish food …. guess that’s what happens when you’re several generations into an American lifestyle. Looks good!
Crystal says
That looks SO good! And what a great dish for St. Patrick’s Day.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Bacon and sausage and potatoes? This sounds fabulous! I don’t have a favorite but I just might after I make this!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Goodness, that looks delicious!!! My hubby would love it – I’m making this next week!
Betty Manousos says
omg, this looks to die for! i love irish country cooking!
happy weekend my friend!
xx
LyndaS says
Hmmm….I could go for some Irish potato candy. Though, if you want to make some more of that coddle I would definitely try it. 🙂
helga says
Yum! I love Irish Soda Bread too.
April Decheine says
Yes, I am in too, my husband loves anything with beef and potatoes! Looks delicious.
Tatanisha W says
Oh wow this is a GREAT meal for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve never heard of this Dublin Coddle before– I may have to give this a try. Thanks.
Courtney Pies says
This Dublin Coddle looks and sounds delicious! I love slow cooked corned beef and cabbage with potatoes and carrots. 🙂
Wendy | Around My Family Table says
Oh man…this sounds amazing!
laurie says
this sounds really good
Onica {MommyFactor} says
I haven’t heard of or tasted Dublin Coddle before. But it sure does look hearty and yummy. Those Irish people sure eat well.
Heather says
I am the same as you, What’s a coddle? This sounds very good! Just in time for St. Patty’s day!
C R Williams says
I have never tried Irish cooking before. Looks great!
Eliz Frank says
Wow! You outdid yourself on this dish… Hearty, warm, delicious… Perfect for tonight.
Shell says
This sounds really good and easy, too. I might not want to cuddle it, but my husband would love it!
Ashley says
THat looks like some great Irish comfort food. 🙂 That’s one area where I really tap into my heritage – Irish Cooking.
Debbie L. says
I have the items on my shopping list – perfect meal for St Patty’s Day!
[email protected] says
that looks very comforting. I like stews and this looks simple but delicious
Katherine G says
This looks so delicious! I am going to add this to my list of things I want to try to cook. I am always open to trying new recipes.
Mel Cole says
I remember my mom in law made an Irish beef and cabbage stew. That was a favorite meal on St. Patrick’s day of my father in law who is an irish.
Alissa Apel says
That’s perfect for St. Patty’s Day. It looks good to!
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says
This looks soooo scrumptious. It would be especially good this week when we have another cold front coming through 🙂
Dawn says
I am part Irish, so it’s cool to see something from my “home country.” 😉 I need to try this soon.
Jenni E. says
This looks so good, I’d love a big bowl of it right NOW!! Potatoes and bacon. YUM!
Brandy at MVL says
Irish… hmmm I am not really up to par with what Irish meals would entail. I know I am a huge Italian fan for food ideas though. I should probably look more into Irish meals as it is part of my genes!
Debi says
It sounds perect on a freezing day like today. I love this kind of comfort food.
Dee says
That looks so good and comforting!!
trisha says
This looks like a loaded baked potato for an Irish family! LOL
Nikki says
That sounds pretty good! I don’t think I’ve ever had any traditional Irish dishes.
Michelle says
Bacon and sausage? I’m definitely in!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
I’ve never heard of Dublin Coddle, but it looks absolutely delicious! I think my kids would love this recipe (with potatoes and bacon, how can you go wrong?)
Toni says
I received this book and am hoping to make something out of it this weekend. There are some amazing recipes in it.
Barbara says
oh yum, this sounds delicious and perfect for the cold nights.
Shell Feis says
I actually don’t know any Irish recipes, which is a shame because I have a lot of Irish in me! This looks really good- I don’t eat pork, but could easily get turkey versions &make this. Might have to do that!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I think this will be my new fave Irish recipe! This is great! The hearty stew I used to make used a cream of mushroom soup w/ gluten in it (which my hubs can’t have anymore) and I haven’t found a good alternative yet. This may just be it. Thank you 🙂
Michelle says
That looks really good!
sandra davis says
this looks really good. my family is kinda picky eater but i do believe they would like this. thank you for sharing.
Lily Kwan says
This recipe looks very tasty! I like corned beef and cabbage.
Kasey@AllThingsMamma says
That looks so yummy! Worth a try!!
Amanda McMahon says
I gave up meat for lent. I may break it for St. Patricks day though… have yet to decide!
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
Wow! This is very different from what I am used to cooking. It looks great! Not sure what my off-the-boat Italian hubby would think of it though…lol His family doesn’t even know how to cook potatoes except to make gnocchi.. hee-hee
Donna says
I had to come back, I forgot to pin this so I could find it easy to make it over the weekend.
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I’ve never heard of this but the ingredients sound yummy!!
lisa jones says
Looks So Delicious Thank You!
Mariana says
” I wanted to cuddle the coddle” – LOL! That sounds dirty, but this recipe sounds delicious 🙂
Zoe B says
Irish food reminds me of when I used to live back in England and eat things like Colcannon! And don’t get me started on soda bread…yum!
Heather @ It's a Lovely Life! says
That looks so good! My dad is 100% Irish and I bet he would LOVE this!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
this looks great, a nice well balanced meal!
Donna says
Okay, I want to cuddle me some coddle, too! Honestly, I love anything that has potatoes in it. 🙂
Diane N - Philzendia says
Hmm, interesting recipe. I’ve never heard of coddle.
Jennifer Soltys says
Wow, I have never heard of this, but sounds tasty! I should try to make it for my hubby.
Cat Davis says
Mmmm now that is my kinda meal. Meat and potatoes. I need to try this soon!
Tammilee T says
This is fantastic. We love Irish Food and can’t wait to visit Ireland again.
laurie says
wow that looks really good , I think i’ll try it
Lisa McCrory Johnston says
So does coddle mean like…. hold me, hug me? Haha! This looks really really good!
Tough Cookie Mommy says
I love anything that has potatoes and I know that this is a staple in most Irish dishes.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
Oh my goodness, so similar to a soup I made last night!
I don’t have any Irish recipes, except I do know how to make a corned beef.
Nicole Brady says
Bwahahahaha. You wanted to cuddle the coddle! I’ve never heard of it before either but it looks and sounds delicious.
Elizabeth Towns says
I’ve never heard of this before, a coddle. This is the month to be up on your irish dishes, though, and I am looking for something different to prepare that will wow my family and friends. This might just be that dish!
Beth says
Great recipe! This looks like the perfect dinner to make.
Sarah L says
I think this would also be good in a slow cooker. I like the flavors it has.
Joey says
Looks delicious! Potatoes and sausage… all you need for a great dinner.
Pam says
I have never heard of this but it does sound delicious. I guess I don’t really make anything Irish or different for St. Patrick’s Day but I probably need to start doing so!
Digna D. says
Mmmm, looks very tasty and everything is great if it contains bacon.
Mally says
Potatoes, sausage, and bacon. How could you lose?
Pam says
Anything with potatoes is a hit at our house. This reminds me of pot roast with added bacon. Can’t go wrong with that!
Nancy C says
I LOVE stews, soups and meat and potato dishes like this when it’s cold out. We also buy potatoes in bulk so I am always looking for new spuds recipes to try! Can’t wait to make this one. I’m sure it will be a good comfort food since more winter is yet to come!
Jenn says
Looks hearty and filling. Just like Hubs likes! He’s German though, not Irish. 😉
Candace says
What time is dinner? That’s all I want to know. *drool*
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
Yummm… that’s my kind of dinner… that’s actually one of my favorite recipes… soo excited to see it on your blog..thanks for sharing, reminded me to make it this weekend
Penelope Guzman (NYC Blogger) says
It looks really good…once in a while I’m in the mood for a good Irish dish 🙂
Sarah Bailey says
MM that sounds so good – my Gran was Irish and her cooking was amazing x
Stacey @ Glamour-Zine says
You had me at sausage and bacon! I love a good meat combo!
Pam says
Okay, you’re making my mouth water! I’m going to have to make this soon.
Audrey at Barking Mad! says
My hubby is British and I lived over in Europe for quite a while and I can tell you first hand that you’re description of this stuff is spot on! It’s WONDERFUL…comfort food that even beats anything we Yankees can come up with. One of my favorite pubs in the UK is an Irish pub and if I didn’t order a steak and ale pie when we visited, I’d always order the Dublin Coddle. I have such great memories of that pub and how cozy it was. I’m going to have to try this recipe and see if I can duplicate it.
Debbie Denny says
I have never made this but must try it!
Ave says
It must be good if the recipe contains sausages, potatoes and bacon! Have to try it out, but I’m not sure if I could wait for 3 hours 😀
Stacey @ Cheap is the New Classy says
So what exactly is a coddle? At first I thought a “Dublin Coddle” might be a dog breed – then I saw recipe, and I hoped it wasn’t lol
jenny at dapperhouse says
This is something different than what I have made before and I can see from the ingredients that it will be welcomed in my home!! I love new recipes 🙂
Lexie Lane says
I’ve been looking for a recipe like this. My husband is English and loves potatoes. So this looks really great!
Triplezmom says
I’ve read it on menus before (I have an Irish fetish), but I’ve never actually tried it. I am forwarding the recipe to my husband, the good cook in the family!
RICHARD HICKS says
Looks delish. Would like to give it a try and it has bacon in it too!
Marielle Altenor says
This is new to me! Sounds and looks so delicious!
Angela S says
This is some serious comfort food. Looks delish!
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
I don’t think I have any favorite Irish recipes. This one reminds me of our beef stew, which we love.
DEBIJOT says
This recipe look delicious and easy. I will definitely add this to my file.
TIna says
I had never heard of this before. It sounds great! And so traditional!
Daisy says
I love this recipe. Anything with warm potatoes in it is always good. They are my favorite ingredient in this recipe.
Kristen says
I Love IRISH BREAKFAST! I studied abroad in Cork back when I was in college. the Breakfasts are to DIE for! Oh yeah and I loved drinking tea. AND they seem to always put corn in their tuna and chicken salad there.
Amber Edwards says
Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering! This looks amazing! I want to try out some authentic Irish dishes; what a great way to start.
Kathy says
Yum! Looks delish! I make an Irish drunken stew I think it has Guinness beer in it….only make it this time of year not sure why it’s so cold could have it everyday!
Thomas Murphy says
That looks so good! I love corned beef and cabbage.
Milena says
Just printed this! I’m going to make this instead of the usual corned beef and cabbage. Thanks!
Annie (@MamaDweeb) says
NOTHING beats meat and potatoes…..and sausage and potatoes is just divine! I can’t wait to make this!
becca says
This sounds delicious and perfect for a cold evening.
Myrna Kasick says
I’m not Irish, but that looks really really good.
Terry says
The Dublin Coddle looks like a recipe my Hubs would love. With St Paddys day not far away, this recipe is one that is sure to please.
Hanan says
I’ve never had anything “Irish”, sadness. This looks really good though! I think we’ll try it next week, thanks!
Amanda Sakovitz says
This looks so hearty and delicious! Perfect for St Pats day!
Helene Cohen Bludman says
This really appeals to me. Anything that has potatoes, bacon and onions in it has got to be good.
Karen says
That looks delicious! My favorite Irish recipe hands down is Shepherd’s Pie. I love it and so does my husband. I haven’t made it in a long time but I think I’m going to attempt it for St. Patty’s Day this year!
Veronica says
that looks like a meal my mom would cook. Mouth watering!
Jennifer says
Oh my goodness, you are making me so hungry lately with all of these delicious recipes! This looks like another great one!
Theresa says
I tried making some Irish Soda Bread last year for St. Pat’s Day, and yuck! I don’t know if I did something wrong or it was just a sucky recipe. I think I’d much rather stick with a meat and potatoes dish like this one this year! Looks very hearty!
Nichol says
Cuddle the coddle? You’re too funny. That looks incredible. I need something to warm me up!
mer says
yum – that bacon must make the dish so tasty! love the recipe for st. patty’s day!
Heather lawrence says
Love it!!
We are always on the look out for new recipes.
This looks pretty easy too and healthy too!
Mindy Grant says
Oh, this looks absolutely delicious! What a great meal idea for St. Patty’s Day!
Clair Boone says
Oh good golly, that looks delish and coddleable!
I. H. says
That looks like some delicious comfort food to me! I would add in some Guinness for that extra Irish taste and maybe even try making it in the slow cooker. Thanks for the tasty recipe ( =
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Mmmm, this looks super tasty. I have never tried Dublin Coddle, I’ll have to change that.
Mandy@ TheHouseholdHero.com says
Great recipe for St. Paddy’s day! Looks delicious. Honestly I haven’t really had many Irish dishes…
Trisha says
Your Dublin Coddle look delicious! I will probably make this for St. Patrick’s Day instead of corned beef and cabbage!
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
This looks so good and comforting, perfect for this cold day!
Nicole B says
This looks like a hearty delicious recipe. Great choice for st Patricks day.
Debbie L. says
Sounds delicious! Pinned! I not sure if Shepard Pie is Irish but I love it! I also love Corn Beef and Sauerkraut!
Mistee Dawn says
I love Irish Soda Bread and this looks like it would go great with Irish Soda Bread.
Ellen Christian says
Yum. That definitely looks like a meal we need to have!
Angela says
I’ve never heard of Dublin Coddle before. It looks really delicious.
Janet W. says
This look delicious! I’ve never heard of this before. What a good flavor combination!
Ashley B. says
Oh my goodness, this looks so good. I should really make this for my husband- he is Irish and appreciates it when I make him true-to-form Irish food (which sadly isn’t often enough).
Marcie W. says
This dish looks hearty and delicious! I think I would love it, especially after a long day.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
oooh wee that sounds savory and hot an warm and yummy. I’ll try this out for us when Hubs does the St. Baldricks head shaving challenge!
Tracey says
That recipe looks great. Thanks for sharing!
courtney b says
i love irish food! i wish it was bit healthier.. tons of carbs.
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Now that is some primo comfort food there.
noelle d says
I don’t have a favorite Irish Recipe, but this sure does sound good!!!!
Rosey says
Well my younger kids are all about Dublin (their favorite trip ever, I guess because they were old enough to appreciate it?), so they’d love it for the name alone. Hubby would love it because it looks nice and hearty.
Rebekah says
Oh I saw a recipe like this last year when I was looking for traditional Irish foods. Sounded delicious then, and yours looks fantastic. I’ll HAVE to make this soon.
Kari says
That looks so good – the perfect comfort dish! I don’t know much about traditional Irish food but we are taking a trip to Ireland this summer so I’m really looking forward to trying it out.
Kelsey Apley says
I have never had anything like this! Man it sounds and looks wonderful, I wish I was at your house!!! I am gonna have to pin this and make it!
Amy Desrosiers says
This is such a nice hearty meal for this month! My husband would love it!
Jessica says
This sounds and looks delicious. My mom and I have been brainstorming recipes for a little St Patrick’s Day get together we are having and this would be a perfect addition to our menu.
Jennifer Williams says
My boys would love this based on the meat ingredients alone. This might have to be what we try for St. Patricks Day this year instead of the traditional corned beef.
brian miller says
you know i really should have eaten breakfast this morning
but the hospital food is nasty so…
wish i had some of this…
smiles.
brett says
of course you want to coddle the coddle. it has bacon and sausage. holy yum.
Amanda Love says
Oh my this really does sound good. Hubby thinks everything is better with bacon. I may have to gibe this a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Did you say bacon? Count me in. I have never heard of coddle, either. Usually I make a corned beef and call it a day, but this sounds nice & simple – which is my kind of meal!
Mya Murphy says
That looks almost too easy and delish!!
Lolo says
I was just asking my husband if he has any favorite Irish meals. The Dublin Coddle looks great. I should make it for him for St. Patty’s Day!
Ms. A says
My dad used to tell me not to coddle my kids, which means nothing like this version of coddle! I promise, I never cooked my kids in water just below boiling!
Patty says
I am a sucker for shepherd’s pie
Mickey says
My sister-in-law and brother-in-law are HUGE Irish everything lovers. I should surprise them with this! 🙂
Adelina Priddis says
Funny that this ends up in my email tonight! I was just looking for some traditional Irish recipes as well, and landed on a recipe for Dublin Coddle! I hope ours turns out as good as yours! (Also I’d love if you came by our Food of the World party next Tuesday…we’re visiting Ireland!)
Veronica says
Sounds yummy! Is it possible to make it in a crockpot?
Melissa says
That looks so delicious! I will be making that next week!
saminder gumer says
this seems like a great simple meal that is easy to prepare and that almost anyone will love. thanks for the recipe.