Pigs in blankets (or
pigs in a blanket) refers to a variety of different
sausage-based foods in the
United States,
United Kingdom,
Denmark,
Ireland,
Germany,
Belgium,
Russia,
Canada, and
Japan. Many are large, but other recipes call for a dish that is small in size and can be eaten in one or two bites. For this reason, they are usually served as an appetizer or
hors d'oeuvre or are accompanied by other dishes in the 'main course' section of a meal. In the West, especially in the United States and Canada, the bite-sized variety of pig in a blanket is a common hors d'oeuvre served at cocktail parties and is often accompanied by a mustard or
aioli dipping sauce.