In 1957 The First Written Record Of “Pigs-In-A- Blanket” Appears.

On April 24, observe National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day with just a few ingredients.

Celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. In the United States, Pigs- in-a-Blanket are often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked. Pigs-in-a- Blanket are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. However, it can be served any mealtime!

The first written record of pigs in a blanket occurs in Betty Crocker’s Cooking for Kids in 1957. Pigs in a blanket are also known as devils on horsebacks, kilted sausages, and wiener winks. In the United Kingdom, pigs in blankets are small sausages, or chipolatas wrapped up in bacon. You can combine these dishes by wrapping your sausage in bacon, then cooking them into a biscuit or croissant. Pigs in a blanket are usually different from sausage rolls, which are a larger, more filling item served for breakfast and lunch in parts of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and, more rarely, the United States and Canada. The name can also refer to klobasnek (a kind of kolache filled with sausage or ham slices). The German Würstchen im Schlafrock (“sausage in a dressing gown“) uses sausages wrapped in puff pastry, or, more rarely, pancakes. Cheese and bacon are sometimes present. In Russia, this dish is named Сосиска в тесте (Sosiska v teste, “sausage in dough“). The oldest definition of Pigs-in-a-Blanket, dating back to the 1800s, was oysters, seasoned with salt and pepper, rolled in a slice of bacon, pinned together with a toothpick, and grilled, broiled or fried until the bacon is cooked, then served hot on toast.

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National Day Calendar

Foodimentary Cooks Info