Honey Glazed Pigs in Blankets
Honey glazed pigs in blankets at this current point are the sole reason I will never own a six pack. Not because they’re particularly bad for you (well, debatable) but mainly because I literally cannot stop eating them. And I can’t stop eating them because I can’t stop pulling reasons out of thin air as to why I need to keep cooking them. There’s always an occasion for bacon! So let’s talk honey and bourbon. The honey works so well with pigs in blankets because it produces the perfect balance of salty and sweet, which just so happens to be the best combo of all time. The bourbon adds a very gentle heat, which works perfectly with the warmth that sage brings. Both honey and bourbon themselves work so gorgeously with pork in general. Having said that, you can leave out the bourbon if you wish!
How to make Pigs in Blankets with Honey Bourbon (quick summary)
Why not brush on all the glaze at the beginning?
And it’s a good question. For me, the perfect pig in blanket is a soft a juicy sausage, wrapped in beautifully crisp bacon. In order to get that I glaze the sausage at the start and keep the bacon dry. After oven time the sausage takes on the sweet flavours and remains moist, where the bacon on the outside crisps up perfectly. After, I’ll glaze them one more time to ensure the bacon still absorbs those gorgeous flavours, but still remains crisp. Also, this way the honey is far less likely to burn as it’s protected by the bacon for nearly all it’s cooking time. Dang, that was a lot of bacon talk, you get my flow though.
Can I make these ahead of time?
These are perfect to make in advance! Just make up until roasting, cover and pop in the fridge until needed, then roast away.
What shall I serve them with?
Here I serve them with spiced cranberry sauce, but you could also serve them as part of a roast dinner.
And there we have it! Grown-up pigs in blankets, glazed pigs in blankets, pimped up pigs in blankets (lol), whatever you wanna call them, they’re yours for the taking! Hey, whilst you’re here why not check out my other recipes?
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Alrighty, let’s tuck into these honey glazed pigs in a blanket shall we?!
How to make Honey Bourbon Pigs in Blankets (Full Recipe & Video)
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