In the UK, Pigs in Blankets (Chipolata Sausages wrapped in Bacon) are a traditional accompaniment for the festive season; a much loved side dish served at the Christmas dinner table.
The British pigs in a blankets though, should not be confused with those served in the U.S. In the UK they are small chipolata sausages wrapped in streaky bacon, not the pastry-wrapped sausages served in the US.
In Scotland they are apparently called Kilted Sausages or Kilted Soldiers.
Whilst researching the origin of the expression “Pigs in Blankets” I stumbled upon The Urban Dictionary’s take on it….. You may like to take a look for yourself 😉
Of course, pigs in blankets can be enjoyed at any time of year, they are great for filling lunch boxes, wonderful for picnics, or just as a snack when you are on the go.
PIGS IN BLANKETS
In the UK Pigs in Blankets (Chipolata Sausages wrapped in Bacon) are a traditional accompaniment to Christmas dinner.
In Scotland they are apparently called Kilted Sausages or Kilted Soldiers.
Whilst researching the origin of the expression “Pigs in Blankets” I stumbled upon The Urban Dictionary’s take on it….. you may like to look for yourself
4
servings40
minutesIngredients
12 Slices of Streaky Bacon
12 Chipolata Sausages
Method
- Preheat the oven to 190 C
- Take each chipolata sausage and wrap a rasher of bacon tightly around it.
- Lay the wrapped sausages on a greased baking tray with the seam underneath. Continue until you have wrapped all the sausages with the bacon.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the bacon is crisp and golden and the sausage is cooked through.
Notes
- MACROS per sausage: 0.5g Carbs – 9g Fat – 6.2g Protein – 127 Calories
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