Pigs in a blanket

Pigs in a blanket is a variety of different sausage-based foods that are often served as an appetizer, breakfast, or children's meal. They are commonly found in the United Kingdom, United States, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Russia, Canada, and Japan.

Description

Pigs in a blanket are often small in size and are typically made by wrapping a miniature hot dog or sausage in dough and then baking it. The dough used can vary, but it is often pastry dough, croissant dough, or pancake batter. In some countries, pigs in a blanket are served with a side of ketchup, mustard, or other condiments.

Variations

Different countries have their own variations of pigs in a blanket. In the United Kingdom, pigs in a blanket are small sausages, or "chipolatas", wrapped in bacon. They are traditionally served as an accompaniment to the Christmas dinner. In the United States, pigs in a blanket often refer to hot dogs in croissant dough, but can also refer to breakfast sausages wrapped in pancake batter and cooked. In Denmark, a similar dish is known as "pølse i svøb", which translates to "sausage in blanket".

History

The term "pigs in a blanket" often refers to different dishes in different cultures, but the concept of wrapping meat in dough can be traced back to the Roman Empire. The modern version of pigs in a blanket, however, is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1950s.

See also

• Sausage roll
• Corn dog
• List of sausage dishes
• List of hot dog variations