{"id":8706,"date":"2023-12-04T14:49:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/?p=8706"},"modified":"2023-12-04T14:49:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T14:49:00","slug":"i-tried-pigs-in-blankets-from-major-supermarkets-and-was-surprised-by-the-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secretsfrommyapron.com\/everyday-meals\/i-tried-pigs-in-blankets-from-major-supermarkets-and-was-surprised-by-the-best\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I tried Pigs in Blankets from major supermarkets and was surprised by the best&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Daily Express taste test Pigs in Blankets<\/h3>\n<p>Christmas is fast approaching and many Britons will already be stocking up for the big day.<\/p>\n<p>All the major supermarkets will be stocking Pigs in Blankets &#8211; an absolute festive favourite &#8211; but with so many to choose from, you may not be sure where&#8217;s best to buy.<\/p>\n<p>Exclusively for Express.co.uk, I tried Pigs in Blankets from three beloved supermarkets, Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose, to see which was the best.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to get Pigs in Blankets wrong &#8211; what could be better than a sausage wrapped in crispy bacon? &#8211; and all three proved to be relatively tasty.<\/p>\n<p>However, one supermarket stood out by far. Tesco Finest 10 Pigs In Blankets 210g were absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Full list of retailers closing on Boxing Day 2023 including M&amp;S and Lidl<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/pigs-in-blankets-5098571.jpg?r=1701700242070\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/pigs-in-blankets-5098585.jpg?r=1701700242124\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tesco<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tesco finest Plump &amp; Juicy 10 British Pigs in Blankets: 5\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: \u00a33.25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I sampled Tesco finest Plump &amp; Juicy 10 British Pigs in Blankets and I was not disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>Of all the meaty treats I got to try this show-stopper came out on top.<\/p>\n<p>The sausage was succulent and juicy, while the bacon was superbly crispy.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Make Jamie Oliver&#8217;s pistachio and citrus cake &#8211; on the table in less than 1 hour[RECIPE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Ripen an avocado in just two minutes so it&#8217;s ready to eat &#8211; &#8216;super quick'[HACK] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>King Charles shares his &#8216;favourite&#8217; breakfast &#8211; quick and easy recipe[INSIGHT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Tesco-finest-Plump-Juicy-10-British-Pigs-in-Blankets-5098533.jpg?r=1701700242179\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Waitrose-16-British-Pork-Pigs-in-Blankets-5098552.jpg?r=1701700242228\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Waitrose<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>16 British Pork Pigs in Blankets: 4\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: \u00a35.25<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I assumed that Waitrose&#8217;s Pigs in Blankets would be my favourite as it is my go-to supermarket and renowned for its quality.<\/p>\n<p>But while I did find them super tasty &#8211; the crispy bacon was a particular standout &#8211; they fell just short of what Tesco provided as I found the meat tasted ever so slightly bland in comparison. Nevertheless, I would certainly enjoy tucking into these over the Christmas period.<\/p>\n<p>Waitrose kindly sent me over a second variation of the popular festive side &#8211; their Honey &amp; Rosemary Chipolatas in Bacon, with eight in the packet.<\/p>\n<p>These piggies were far from little and made quite the filling snack, just over double the size of the other Pigs in Blankets I was sent. The honey was a delectable touch.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/Aldi-Specially-Selected-10-Pigs-in-Blankets-5098540.jpg?r=1701700242276\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Aldi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Specially Selected 10 Pigs in Blankets: 3\/5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Price: \u00a32.39<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I thought that Aldi&#8217;s Pigs in Blankets were pretty tasty and flavourful &#8211; and definitely a good choice if you&#8217;re budget shopping this Christmas, at 86p less than Tesco and \u00a32.86 less than Waitrose.<\/p>\n<p>However, I found that the sausage and bacon pairing could have been stronger. 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