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Pigs in Blankets Skewers

  • Prep Time
    15 MINS
  • Cook Time
    30 MINS
  • KCals 198
  • Carbs 18G
4 Servings

Ingredients

For the skewers

  • 4 reduced fat chipolata sausages, cut in half widthways
  • 4 smoked bacon medallions, cut in half lengthways
  • 1 large potato peeled and cut into 8 x 2.5cm (1 inch) cubes, approx 200g total
  • 8 small baby carrots, trimmed, approx 80g total
  • 8 medium Brussels sprouts, outer leaves removed, stalks trimmed
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, stalks removed

For the glaze

  • 1 tbsp clear honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp Marmite or other yeast extract
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

To garnish

  • a few fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC. Place 8 long wooden skewers in cold water and leave to soak for about 20 minutes. This will stop the skewers burning when they go in the oven. Remove the skewers from the water and drain well. Line a large baking tray with a sheet of greaseproof baking paper.

  2. Par boil the vegetables: Place a medium saucepan, half filled with cold water, on the stove. Add the potato cubes, cover with a lid and set the heat to high. Bring to the boil, taking care not to let the water boil over.

  3. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered with a lid for 5 minutes.

  4. Add the carrots and Brussels sprouts to the potatoes in the simmering water, and continue to simmer, partially covered, for a further 5 minutes. The potatoes, carrots and Brussels sprouts should be just tender enough to thread onto a skewer. Take care not to overcook as the vegetables will become too soft and will fall off the skewers. Drain well and leave to air dry. Set aside.

  5. To make the Pigs in Blankets: Take the 8 bacon strips and roll around the middle of the 8 chipolata sausage halves, placing seam side down.

  6. To assemble: Carefully thread 2 Pigs in Blankets, 2 potato cubes, 2 carrots, 2 Brussels sprouts and 2 cherry tomatoes onto each of the 4 skewers, in any order you like. Place on the lined baking tray.

  7. To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together all the glaze ingredients until evenly mixed. Brush half of the glaze thoroughly over one side of the skewers.

  8. Place the glazed skewers in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Carefully turn the skewers over and brush the remaining glaze over to thoroughly coat. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes, until the Pigs in Blankets are cooked through, the potatoes are tender and golden, and the other vegetables are tender and starting to brown a little around the edges.

  9. Serve hot, garnished with a few fresh rosemary sprigs (optional), and with an accompaniment of your choice.