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Pigs In Blankets

Cultural Context

Pigs in blankets are a beloved snack in the UK, often served during festive occasions like Christmas and parties. These bite-sized treats combine the savory goodness of sausages wrapped in flaky pastry, making them a favorite finger food. Variations exist globally, with similar dishes appearing in different cultures, showcasing the universal appeal of combining meat and pastry.

BritishAUappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb cumberland sausage ring
4 oz smoked bacon
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil
8 oz ginger biscuits
1 cup onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sage, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
2 oz brandy
2 clementines, segmented

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber while homemade dough can be more economical.

sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausages

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausages are lower in fat, while hot dogs can be a cost-effective option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option while cheddar is often less expensive.

egg

🥗Healthier: flax egg

💰Cheaper: water

Flax egg is a vegan alternative while water can be used for egg wash.

1

Preheat the oven to 185°C.

2

Wrap the cumberland sausage ring with smoked bacon, securing with skewers if necessary.

3

Drizzle a little oil over the wrapped sausages.

4

Sprinkle pepper over the sausages, but do not add salt due to the bacon's saltiness.

5

Place the wrapped sausages on a non-stick ceramic baking tray.

6

Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes.

7

Prepare stuffing by finely chopping onions and cooking them in a pan with oil, salt, and pepper.

8

Add fresh sage, bay leaves, and rosemary to the onions in the pan.

9

Soak prunes in brandy for flavor and add to the stuffing mixture.

10

Zest and juice clementines, adding both to the stuffing mixture.

11

Crush ginger biscuits and mix them into the stuffing for added flavor.

Cooking Techniques

rollingwrappingbrushing

Equipment Needed

baking sheetparchment paperrolling pinknifesmall bowlbrush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pigs in a BlanketSausages in Pastry

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