Festive Pigs in Blanket Bites
Succulent cocktail sausages expertly wrapped in streaky bacon, offering a savoury, salty bite perfect for festive snacking.
15 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~290
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
290
Calories · kcal
9
Protein · g
19
Carbs · g
20
Fat · g
Ingredients
- pork cocktail sausages (higher pork content) — 16 sausages
- smoked streaky bacon rashers — 8 rashers cut in half
- English mustard — 1 tbsp
- honey — 1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Preheat your grill or oven to 200°C.
- 2
Cut the streaky bacon rashers in half widthways to create 16 smaller strips.
- 3
Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each cocktail sausage and secure with a cocktail stick if necessary.
- 4
Place the sausages on a lined baking tray and grill for 15-18 minutes, turning occasionally until the bacon is crispy and golden.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix the honey and English mustard together.
- 6
Brush the honey-mustard glaze over the cooked sausages during the final 3 minutes of cooking to create a sticky, caramelised finish.
- 7
Serve hot as a festive snack or side dish.
Allergens to check
Gluten
Why this works
The combination of salty, smoky bacon fat and the savoury herbs in the sausage creates a perfect texture contrast, while the honey and mustard glaze adds a sharp sweetness that cuts through the richness of the pork.
Equipment
Baking tray, Baking parchment, Small mixing bowl, Pastry brush
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