Pigs in blankets

This article is about the dish of sausage wrapped in bacon. For the dish of sausage wrapped in dough, see Pigs in a blanket.

Pigs in blankets
Pigs in blankets, prepped but not yet cooked
Alternative namesSoldiers in kilts
TypeSausage wrapped in bacon
CourseSide dish
Place of originUK and Ireland
Main ingredientsChipolata, cocktail sausage, hot dog or other sausage
Food energy
(per serving)
325 per 100g kcal
Pigs in blankets surrounding a small roast chicken
Pigs in blankets
Berner Würstel

Pigs in blankets, kilted sausages or kilted soldiers is a dish served in the United Kingdom and Ireland consisting of small sausages (usually chipolatas) wrapped in bacon. They are a popular and traditional accompaniment to roast turkey in a Christmas dinner and are served as a side dish.