Description
These pigs in blankets are wrapped in streaky bacon and glazed with a sticky maple-mustard coating. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—perfect for Christmas parties or cozy winter gatherings.
Ingredients
12 chipolata sausages
12 slices streaky bacon (thin cut)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) or as hot as your oven allows.
2. Wrap each chipolata sausage with one slice of streaky bacon, spiraling tightly and tucking the ends underneath.
3. Mix maple syrup, wholegrain mustard, and cider vinegar to make the glaze.
4. Arrange the wrapped sausages on a wire rack over a baking tray.
5. Brush half the glaze over the sausages.
6. Roast for 10 minutes until sizzling.
7. Flip the sausages and brush with the remaining glaze.
8. Roast another 10–12 minutes until bacon is crisp and glaze is bubbling.
9. Rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set.
10. Garnish with thyme if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Par-cook bacon for a few minutes if making a large batch.
Never microwave leftovers—use the oven to bring back the crisp.
Use a wire rack to let fat drain off and get even crisping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pigs in blankets, Christmas appetizers, bacon-wrapped sausages