Pigs in Blankets

Pigs in Blankets

Christmas dinner, Sunday roast, Thanksgiving lunch - no feast is complete without pigs in blankets. In fact Brits devour over 128 million of these during the festive season alone! Simple to make using our Lincolnshire Chipolatas.

Cook Time:20-25 minutes

Serves:Makes 10 pigs in blankets

Prep Time:10 Mins

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What's the Difference Between British and American Pigs in Blankets?

British and American pigs in blankets are completely different dishes!

In the UK, pigs in blankets are small pork sausages (chipolatas) wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy.

In America, however, pigs in blankets often refers to beef hot dogs wrapped in croissant dough or pastry and baked.

While both are delicious party foods, the British version is savoury bacon-wrapped sausage, while the American version is more like a mini sausage roll. Don’t confuse the two!

What Are Pigs in Blankets?

Pigs in blankets are a beloved British side dish or party appetizer consisting of small sausages (typically chipolatas or cocktail sausages) wrapped in bacon and baked until crispy and golden.

They're a traditional accompaniment to Christmas dinner and Sunday roasts, with many Brtis living in the USA adding them to their Thanksgiving feast for a taste of home.

Pigs in blankets offer a perfect combination of savoury pork sausage and crispy bacon, they are a true taste of home.

Can You Make Pigs in Blankets Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can prepare pigs in blankets up to 24 hours in advance. Simply wrap the sausages in bacon, arrange them on a baking tray, cover with cling film, and refrigerate. When you're ready to cook, bring them to room temperature for 15 minutes, then bake as directed.

How Do You Keep Pigs in Blankets from Unravelling?

To prevent the bacon from unwrapping during cooking, stretch each rasher slightly before wrapping it around the sausage, ensuring a snug fit with a small overlap.

You can also secure them with toothpicks, though this isn't usually necessary if wrapped tightly.

Placing them seam-side down on the baking tray also helps keep them intact.

What Should You Serve with Pigs in Blankets?

Pigs in blankets are a staple of a traditional British Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner. They pair well on the plate with any roasted meat and a variety of traditional sides including:

Roast potatoes
Bisto gravy
Yorkshire puddings
Stuffing

How To Cook Pigs-in-Blankets

Ingredients:

1 packet of 10 Jolly Posh Lincolnshire 'Chipolata' Bangers - defrosted
1 large packet of good quality American “streaky” bacon (unsmoked)

Method:

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a deep, 9x9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil.

2. Prepare the Meats

Unwrap the defrosted chipolatas and lay onto a chopping board. Separately, unwrap the streaky bacon and separate the rashers of bacon ready for use.

3. Wrap the chipolatas

Take a rasher of streaky bacon and wrap it carefully around one chipolata. Ensure the entire sausage is wrapped in bacon. Place wrapped sausage onto the tray and repeat until all of the chipolatas are wrapped in bacon.

4. Bake

Place in oven for 20-35 minutes or until the sausage is thoroughly cooked to 165F. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving!