Pigs in Blankets
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Gluten-free British

Pigs in Blankets

British pork sausages wrapped in smoky bacon and roasted until the bacon is crisp and the sausages are juicy. Serve them as a festive centerpiece with mustard, gravy, or classic roast accompaniments.

50 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Heat the oven to 200°C, or 180°C fan, and lightly oil a large rimmed baking tray. Pat the sausages and bacon dry so the bacon browns rather than steams.
2
Mix the Dijon mustard, chopped sage, and black pepper in a small bowl. Spread a thin layer over each sausage, keeping the coating light so it does not burn.
3
Wrap one bacon slice around each sausage, overlapping the ends underneath. Place the wrapped sausages seam-side down on the prepared tray with a little space between them.
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4
Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is deeply golden and crisp and the thickest sausage reaches 74°C at the center.
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5
Rest for 3 minutes so the juices settle, then transfer to a warm platter and serve with extra Dijon mustard or gravy.

Why this recipe works

Wrapping the sausages in bacon protects their juicy centers while the rendered fat bastes the meat and crisps the exterior. A hot oven gives the bacon color without drying the sausages.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, within 2 hours of cooking.

How to reheat it

Reheat on a baking tray at 190°C for 10–15 minutes, turning once, until piping hot throughout and the sausages reach 74°C.

Nutrition / serving

882kcal
52.13 gprotein
5.70 gcarbs
71.64 gfat
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Published 13 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026