Irresistibly Sticky Pigs in Blankets A Christmas Party Treat
These irresistible sticky pigs in blankets are wrapped in sage and bacon, pressure cooked then caramelized with a glaze of maple syrup, mustard, and nutmeg for a festive snack that disappears fast.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker with sauté and broil or air fry function preferred
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 slices Thin-cut streaky bacon for wrapping
- 16 Sausage links good quality
- 16 leaves Sage large and fresh if possible
- ⅓ cup Maple syrup for glaze
- 1.5 tablespoons Whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch Nutmeg to warm the glaze
- Some Toothpicks optional, for securing wraps
- Splash Broth or water optional, for moisture under rack
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your pressure cooker on sauté mode with sealing ring properly fitted.
- Wrap each sausage with a sage leaf and bacon slice. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Add a splash of broth or water into bottom of cooker, place trivet/rack on top.
- Place wrapped sausages on top of rack. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then slowly release remaining steam.
- Remove sausages carefully, coat with glaze of maple syrup, mustard, and nutmeg.
- Finish under broiler or air fryer for a few minutes to caramelize. Baste again for stickier glaze.
Notes
Prepare ahead and store chilled or frozen. Reheat with air fryer/oven to regain crispness. Great as party snacks or appetizer.