Posted on 04/24/2023 7:19:44 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: April 18, 2023)
NATIONAL PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET DAY
On April 24, observe National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day with just a few ingredients.
#PigsInABlanketDay
Celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. In the United States, Pigs-in-a-Blanket is often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked. Pigs-in-a-Blanket are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. However, it can be served at any mealtime!
Another popular version of pigs-in-a-blanket includes cabbage rolls stuffed with a beef filling. It’s often covered with a tomato or cream sauce. Many recipes use the name “Pigs-in-a-Blanket” to describe just about any meat product wrapped in something. For example, one recipe we found called for stuffing a hotdog with a slice of cheese and wrapping the whole works with bacon. No dough or cabbage involved here.
And while some references give Betty Crocker credit for the first printed use of the phrase in 1957, records as early as 1901 reference recipes for pigs-in-a-blanket in a variety of forms. However, the phrase did increase in usage in the English language after it was printed in the 1957 cookbook.
HOW TO OBSERVE PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY
Make pigs in a blanket the way you like it!
Share your favorite recipes.
Try a new recipe. We even have two recipes for you to try. The ones wrapped in pastry dough make great appetizers or snacks.
Pigs-In-A-Blanket (cabbage)
Pigs-In-A-Blanket (mini smokies)
Share your version of Pigs-In-A-Blanket using #NationalPigBlanketDay on social media.
NATIONAL PIGS IN A BLANKET DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this food holiday.
Pigs in a Blanket FAQ
Q. Can I use phyllo dough to make pigs in a blanket?
A. Yes. You can use many different kinds of dough to make pigs in a blanket, including phyllo. Consider using these:
Pizza dough
Puff pastry
Croissant dough
Biscuit dough
Q. What kinds of dipping sauces can I use with pigs in a blanket?
A. Dipping sauces take pigs in a blanket to a whole new level of tastiness. Try these 6 Dipping Sauces to get started.
April 24th Celebrated History
1800
Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress.
1901
The Chicago White Stockings open the American League’s inaugural season with a win at home. They beat the Cleveland Blues 8-2.
1967
Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies during the re-entry of the Soyuz 1. The controversial mission was launched under questionable conditions, and Komarov may have known his death was imminent.
April 24th Celebrated Birthdays
Robert Bailey Thomas – 1766
In 1792, Thomas began producing The Farmer’s Almanac, one of the longest published periodicals in the United States. It was later called The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Faye Dancer – 1925
The right-handed outfielder played six seasons in the All American Girls Baseball League. Her speed lent her an advantage both in fielding and around the bases. Her best season for stealing bases was in 1948 when she stole 108 bases.
Barbara Streisand – 1942
The American singer, actress, and filmmaker’s career has spanned seven decades. She has earned critical and popular acclaim on both stage and screen, winning awards across the spectrum. Her accolades include Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Tony awards among several others.
Chipper Jones – 1972
The third baseman played 23 years in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. In 1990, the Atlanta Braves drafted Jones in the first round, and in 1995 he brought home a World Series Championship. He’s also an eight-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger.
Pigs in a Blanket Ping!.....................
Blasphemy.
You mentioned pigs-in-a-blanket...and never said a word about mustard.
My mother liked to make pigs-in-blankets as shown in the picture.
It’s a condiment..........Some like it hot.............
We make them with canned biscuits.......................
In my neck of the woods, pigs in a blanket are meatballs wrapped in lefse.
I only eat lefse with cranberry sauce.
lefse - Norwegian tortilla................
I bought some Pillsbury canned biscuits a couple weeks ago. I don’t think I’ve ever bought canned biscuits before. Popped a couple in the air fryer and, wow, did they turn out good. A bit of butter and honey — yum.
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten a “pig in a blanket.” That just does not look appetizing to me. A greasy little mini-hot dog in dough. Ugh.
And they are “Celebrated across the world”? Really? Did I miss the celebration again this year?
They are a staple for football games..............
I make mine with canned biscuits, little smokies, cheese and pico de gallo.
Do molten pigs in a blanket. Slice the dog, not all the way thru, put 2 sticks of cheddar in the slit, wrap in crescent roll dough, & bake. Eat & go to heaven 🤣😄
My son and I went to the SF Giants Baseball game yesterday. There were TWELVE hot dog vendor carts lined up in front of the stadium along King Street. That was not there the last time we went to a game. And every single one of then was selling the same sausages, fried veggies and bacon wrap. They were all being cooked fresh and looked might appetizing (not kidding — they really looked good). But to see 12 identical carts, all with identical food, all neatly lined up was something.
The food vendors were hawking their food the same way the barkers hawked the “nude dancers” at the strip joints on Broadway 50 years ago. I suppose that’s a step in cleaning up the city. ;>)
THis is....
I’ve only made pigs in a blanket a time or two. Everyone seems to like hotdogs or brats on buns, and those are easier, so I just go that route.
Grandkids love them!.......................
Hmmm, my 2 year old grandson will be coming to visit for a few days in early June. Maybe I can convince his mommy and daddy to let us try them. His daddy has always loved beef frankfurters of any kind, it especially Boarshead.
Exactly...
Pigs in a Blanket aka Stuffed Cabbage...
2 years old?
Choking hazard, even regular sized hot dogs are..................
Ok so we will wait then. Chicken fingers are his favorite right now anyway.
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