Sticky Pigs in Blankets Recipe

Name: Sticky Pigs in Blankets Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 400g pigs in blankets; 1 tbsp honey; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or marjoram

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Nothing beats traditional British Pigs in Blankets as a festive party canape or in a big bowl on the table as part of the Christmas spread. However, we've gone for an easy upgrade this year with our simple, 3-ingredient Sticky Pigs in Blankets recipe! Your favourite Pigs in Blankets recipe is tossed in runny honey and fresh thyme for the perfect savoury-sweet holiday treat!

Frying pan of sticky pigs in blankets topped with fresh thyme next to white platters of bacon sprouts and roasted parsnips.

We're MASSIVE Pigs in Blankets fans here at Desert Island Dishes... but to be honest, who isn't?! Fat, juicy little cocktail sausages, wrapped in bacon are utterly irresistible, and we're taken them a step further here with a sweet, sticky, aromatic glaze.

These are the BEST Sticky Pigs in Blankets for your next drinks party or Christmas / Thanksgiving dinner!

Why you will love this Glazed Pigs in Blankets recipe:

You only need 3 easy ingredients.
These Sticky Pigs in Blankets can be made-ahead for easy entertaining.
This recipe is easily adapted for bigger chipolata-sized pigs in blankets.

Close up of a metal frying pan of pigs in blankets in a honey and fresh thyme glaze.

Ingredients:

Pigs in blankets - save time by buying pre-assembled pigs in blankets!

Runny honey - great for getting a nice sweet, sticky glaze. However, in a pinch you can always sub in maple syrup, but honey does work better!

Fresh thyme or marjoram - for that extra special finish!

Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!

Substitutions and Variations:

Add extra flavours - a splash of Worcestershire sauce will add an extra savoury depth to your sticky pigs in blankets. A dollop of wholegrain mustard will make them honey mustard pigs in blankets!

Build your own - have more control over the flavours of your cocktail sausages or if you want to use smoked vs. unsmoked streaky bacon by building your own. Allow ½ a rasher of bacon per cocktail sausage, and secure the join with half a toothpick.

Pan of sticky pigs in blankets with dishes of parsnips and roasted sprouts in the background.

Directions:

Here's a step by step guide for what you need to do, but you can find the full recipe below for detailed instructions.

Metal roasting tray of uncooked pigs in blankets.

ONE: Arrange the pigs in blankets on a baking tray and bake at 200C for around 20 minutes.

Metal saucepan on a wooden countertop with cooked pigs in blankets with a sticky fresh thyme glaze.

TWO: Remove from the oven and toss in the honey, return to the oven for a final 5 minutes. Top with fresh thyme leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these sticky pigs in blankets ahead?

Nothing beats a nice fresh cocktail sausage, but if you want to make a big platter of these for a party they'll happily keep warm for up to half an hour ahead in a 65C oven. Also, you could try our Air Fryer Pigs in Blankets to help with the batch cooking.

Can I use this recipe to make bigger, chipolata-sized pigs in blankets?

Of course! I like these mini ones for canapés, but you don't need to change anything to sub out every two pigs in blankets for a bacon wrapped chipolata if you want something more substantial for the table.

Side on view of a frying pan of sticky pigs in blankets with fresh rosemary.

Other side dish recipes for your festive table:

If you need some more inspiration planning your big festive meal, why not try our recipes for Old Fashioned Sausage, Onion and Sage Stuffing, Traditional British Bread Sauce, Butter and Maple Glazed Carrots, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Bacon, or our recipe for Honey Glazed Parsnips in the Air Fryer? For more cheesy entertaining festive recipes, try my Brie Puff Pastry Bites or Brie Crescent Wreath. Otherwise these honey mustard sausages, sticky hoisin sausages or smashed potatoes with creme fraiche are easy!

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