Dublin Coddle (Irish Bacon, Sausage, Potato, and Onion Stew)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb

bacon ((225g))

1 lb

pork sausages ((450g))

onions ((sliced))

Ground pepper (to taste)

12 oz

leeks ((sliced) (340g))

2 cloves

garlic ((minced))

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/4 cup

chopped parsley

bay leaves

1 1/2

lbs potatoes ((peel and cut into chunks) (675g))

3 cups

ham or chicken stock ((720ml))

Salt (to taste)