“The 'pig' is a hot dog that is swaddled in a 'blanket,' which can be soft white bread or commercial refrigerated, crescent roll triangles. The latter is easier and gives the dish that special aftertaste common to packaged quick-rising dough products. Simply wrap a triangle of dough around the center of a frankfurter, and then bake in the oven.” Hot DogsPigs In A BlanketAppitizersFrankfurters Book:Encyclopedia of North American Eating & Drinking Traditions, Customs, and Rituals Source: Encyclopedia of North American Eating & Drinking Traditions, Customs, and Rituals