English Pigs in Blankets
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4.9
English Pigs in Blankets
Description
This recipe features individual breakfast pork sausages wrapped tightly in bacon strips with rosemary leaves tucked inside. The bacon is secured and then coated generously with maple syrup, which caramelizes during baking to add a subtle sweetness complementing the smoky, savory meat. Cooking in a moderate oven for 25 to 30 minutes ensures the sausages are cooked through and the bacon becomes crispy, creating a textural contrast. The addition of fresh rosemary adds an aromatic note to the dish.
English Pigs in Blankets are traditionally served as a side for turkey dinners, especially during festive meals, but they also make convenient party snacks when cooled slightly. Removing the toothpicks before serving provides safe bite-sized portions.
When wrapping, trim excess bacon and save for other dishes like soups or pasta for efficient use. The number of sausages per bacon strip may vary depending on strip length.
Ingredients
- 16 pork breakfast links or thin pork sausages
- 16 Bacon see note 1, strips
- 2 rosemary sprigs
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/170ºC.
- Place a strip of bacon on the chopping board, pop a sausage on the end and a couple of rosemary leaves and then roll the bacon tightly around the sausage. (see the bulk of post for pictures)
- Cut any remaining bacon off, secure the end with a toothpick or cocktail stick, and set on a lined sheet pan. Or if preparing in advance on a covered plate or container.
- Repeat with your remaining sausages.
- When you are ready to cook, glaze the bacon with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup. Be generous here!
- Bake the bacon wrapped sausages for 25 to 30 minutes until the sausages are fully cooked, and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven, and carefully remove the toothpicks/cocktail sticks.
- Serve as a turkey side dish or a party snack. (Allow the sausages to cool slightly if serving as a party snack!)
Notes
- Depending on bacon strip size, you may wrap one or two sausages per strip.
- Trim leftover bacon and store it refrigerated for adding to soups and pasta dishes.
- Remove toothpicks carefully before serving to ensure safe eating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 332mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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