“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
“A big Russian lady, who seemed to be the household cook, supervised the making of zakuski -- Russian hors d'oeuvres, which unfortunately didn't include pigs-in-a-blanket. What kind of party is this?” Hors D OeuvresPigs In A Blanket Book:Radiant Angel Source: Radiant Angel