Dublin Coddle

1lbs of large pork sausages preferably Irish bangers                                      Serves 6
8oz sliced bacon cut into 2in pieces
3 onions sliced
1 and 1/2 lbs boiling potatoes peeled and sliced
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Prick the sausage with a fork
3. Put the sausage and bacon in a sauce pan adding enough water to cover
4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until slightly tender about 10 minutes
5. Drain, reserving the liquid and skim off the fat
6. In a large dutch oven layer the sausages, bacon, onions, and potatoes sprinkling each layer with pepper and parsley
7. Pour the reserved liquid over to barely cover
8. Cover with a sheet of waxed paper then the casserole lid and bake until potatoes are tender, usually about 1 hour. Serve hot.