Pigs in a Blanket was always a favorite food from the 1960's and 1970's

Hot dogs have been a favorite food for centuries, and they are versatile as they can be cooked and eaten in many different ways. They can be baked, boiled, broiled, fried or roasted They are even dipped in cornmeal batter to achieve what is known as a corn dog. During the late 1960's an early 1970's many children enjoyed this pork derivative in a form known as a Pig in a blanket. This is achieved by wrapping the meat in the dough before cooking and was a delight for many Boys And Girls. A quick search on the Internet will bring hundreds of recipes for this tasty meal including methods by Paula Dean and Martha Stewart.

Pig in a blanket vary based on location

In the United Kingdom, a pig in a blanket refers to sausage that is wrapped in bacon, covered in dough and served up looking like a mini frankfurter. In the United States, the recipes call for an actual hot dog, both regular size and mini, covered in the same dough used for crescent rolls. During the late 1960's and early 1970's boys and girls could look forward to this food on the school lunch menu at least once a month.

Young people of earlier generations enjoyed a full-size hot dog wrapped and cooked in a crescent roll from grade school through high school. The pig in a blanket was looked forward to and tasted delicious.

American children really enjoyed this tasty hot dog dish. which when made at home could simply be popped into the oven as a quick fix for lunch or dinner. Today companies like Hillshire Farms and Hebrew National offer pre-cooked mini size versions of this food. Basically, all you have to do is heat them and eat them.

Condiments used for Pig in a blanket

During the 1960's and 1970's, mustard and ketchup were basically the only condiments children had to use with the pig in a blanket. Today there are a variety of sauces that can be chosen from and these include mustards such as Dijon, honey, and brown spicy.

Fast food restaurants like McDonald's offer sauces like sweet and sour, ranch, and barbecue. You can literally spice up this popular pork meal any way you like it.

In addition to a variety of condiments and sauces, for the pig in a blanket, there is also an array of meats to choose from. The original pork hot dog has been joined by chicken, turkey, beef or combinations of two or three of them. This childhood favorite food for many American school children has such staying power that it continues to be a popular item to eat today more than half a century later. National Pig in a Blanket Day is April 24, so start now preparing your favorite recipe.