Pigs in Blankets with Black Garlic Ketchup
Pigs in blankets with black garlic ketchup are homemade cocktail sausages wrapped in crisp bacon, served with a rich, dark umami dip. The TM7 grinds the spices, blends the sausage meat and whips up the black garlic ketchup, making this festive favourite surprisingly simple to prepare from scratch.
About this recipe
Pigs in blankets with black garlic ketchup Thermomix TM7 style take the ultimate British party bite to a whole new level. Instead of shop-bought cocktail sausages, you make your own sausagemeat from pork loin, pork shoulder and back fat, seasoned with freshly ground juniper berries, peppercorns and garlic, then wrapped in streaky bacon. Searching for recipes that deliver real Christmas flavour with an all-in-one kitchen machine? This one covers both the meat and the dip without cluttering the worktop. The TM7 grinds the spice blend to a fine powder, mixes the pork until beautifully emulsified and blends the black garlic ketchup into a glossy, dark sauce with a balsamic-like sweetness. Serve these as a festive starter, a snack with drinks or alongside the roast dinner. Whipping cream enriches the sausagemeat, giving every bite a tender, juicy crumb that stays succulent even after baking.
Preparation tips
- Keep the pork loin, shoulder and back fat well chilled before blending; cold fat emulsifies far better into the sausagemeat and gives the pigs in blankets their juicy, springy bite.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning of the sausagemeat by frying a small tester patty before shaping the rest, so the juniper and black garlic balance is exactly right.
- The black garlic ketchup keeps well in a sterilised jar in the fridge for up to a week, making it a brilliant make-ahead element for your Christmas or party spread.
Recipe variations
- Make a gluten-free version by checking that your ketchup and bacon are certified gluten-free and replacing any breadcrumbs in the sausagemeat with gluten-free alternatives, keeping the black garlic flavour intact.
- For a barbecue twist, add smoked paprika to the pork mixture and swap the ketchup for a black garlic and molasses glaze brushed over the blankets during the last minutes of baking.
Why this recipe works
Achieve the ultimate festive standard with our pigs in blankets paired with a rich black garlic ketchup. For those who demand excellence, the Thermomix TM7 guarantees a sauce with a flawless, velvety texture and perfectly blended flavours every time. No more lumps or inconsistent seasoning; just precise control that elevates this classic dish to gourmet status. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or a special Sunday roast, let the TM7 handle the technical precision, ensuring your culinary creations are nothing short of perfection.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision grinding turns the juniper berries and peppercorns into a fine seasoning powder that infuses every bite of the sausagemeat evenly.
- The TM7 chops the garlic in seconds, releasing its full aroma into the black garlic ketchup without any sticky knife work.
- Steady mixing emulsifies the pork shoulder and back fat with the cream into a juicy, well-bound sausagemeat for tender sausages.
- Whipping the cream before folding it in aerates the mixture lightly, keeping the pigs in blankets succulent rather than dense.
- The Varoma gently steams a test portion of the sausagemeat so you can check the seasoning of the juniper blend before baking the whole batch.
Ingredients
- juniper berries
- black peppercorns
- pork loin
- pork shoulder
- water
- fine sea salt
- pork back fat
- whipping cream
- ground cloves
- ground coriander