Pigs In Blankets, Handmade, 1kg

Handmade Pigs in Blankets is a 1kg pack of handmade pigs in blankets — small cocktail sausages wrapped in dry-cured streaky bacon. They are made entirely by hand by our skilled butchers. As a result, each one is consistent in size and perfectly wrapped. In particular, the combination of high-welfare pork sausage and dry-cured streaky bacon produces a depth of flavour that makes these the finest pigs in blankets you will find anywhere. Furthermore, they are the undisputed highlight of the Christmas table for many people.

About Our Artisan Sausages

The sausages and burgers here are made by skilled butchers. They use high-welfare British and European meat throughout. In particular, every product uses whole cuts of meat rather than processed trimmings. As a result, the texture, flavour and colour are completely different from anything mass-produced. Furthermore, the seasonings are blended in-house using traditional recipes. There are no artificial colours, flavour enhancers or unnecessary fillers. However, every product has a high meat content and a proper depth of flavour. This is what makes the difference between a good sausage and an outstanding one. Additionally, quality meat means the sausages hold their shape during cooking. Furthermore, they release fat rather than water into the pan.

Good sausages reward patience in cooking. In contrast to high-heat cooking, a medium heat produces a far superior result. The fat renders slowly and the skin colours evenly. As a result, the filling stays juicy and the seasoning has time to develop fully. Furthermore, never prick sausages before cooking — the natural casing holds the juices in during cooking. Moreover, resting for 3 to 5 minutes after cooking allows the juices to redistribute.

How to Cook & Serve

To get the very best from Handmade Pigs in Blankets:

• Roast at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the sausages are golden throughout.
• Turn once halfway through cooking for even caramelisation on all sides.
• Additionally, a drizzle of honey and a pinch of chilli flakes before roasting produces an outstanding sticky glaze.
• Serve immediately — pigs in blankets are at their very best straight from the oven.

Perfect Pairings

Handmade Pigs in Blankets pairs beautifully with:

• Roast turkey or goose — the classic Christmas dinner setting
• As a standalone canapé with a dipping sauce of cranberry or chilli jam
• A glass of chilled Champagne, Prosecco or a medium-dry cider alongside
• Wrapped in a soft roll with American mustard for a brilliant informal snack

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown. Sausages also freeze very well — freeze on the day of delivery for best results. Furthermore, they can go straight from frozen into a cold pan over a medium heat. However, allow a few extra minutes cooking time when cooking from frozen. Delivered chilled and ready to cook.

However you serve them, these bring genuine artisan quality to the table. Moreover, once you have tried properly made artisan sausages and burgers, it is very hard to go back to anything mass-produced.