The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the age-old question: which supermarket offers the best pigs in blankets? A recent taste test conducted by The Sun evaluated products from major retailers including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl, comparing them to the premium offering from Waitrose. The results could impact your holiday shopping decisions.
The pigs in blankets were assessed based on taste and value, which included price per 100 grams and total meat content. Each product was cooked according to the manufacturer’s instructions and scored out of ten. Notably, Aldi opted to provide only their premium range, leaving them out of the comparison.
Top Picks for Pigs in Blankets
The overall winner of the taste test was Tesco, with its 12 Juicy Pigs in Blankets priced at £4.50 for a 400g pack, or £1.13 per 100g. The bacon was praised for its thin, crispy texture, while the sausage, although somewhat bland and salty, was deemed moreish. With a pork content of 67%, they scored an impressive total of 16 out of 20.
In second place was Asda with its Delicious Pigs in Blankets, costing £2.78 for 222g, or £1.25 per 100g. The product featured a decent 72% pork sausage, but some testers noted a synthetic smoky flavor that detracted from the overall experience. They earned a total score of 14 out of 20.
Following closely was Morrisons, whose pigs in blankets were priced at £2.75 for 222g, equating to £1.24 per 100g. While the sausage offered a thick and meaty bite, it was criticized for overshadowing the bacon’s flavor. This product also attained a score of 14 out of 20.
Performance of Other Brands
Meanwhile, Lidl‘s Birchwood Butcher’s Choice Pigs in Blankets were priced at £1.99 for 222g, or just 90p per 100g. With a solid pork content of 72%, they offered decent value but suffered from a chewy bacon texture, resulting in a total score of 15 out of 20.
In contrast, Waitrose‘s British Pork Pigs in Blankets were priced considerably higher at £5.25 for 252g, or £2.08 per 100g. Despite their premium status, they received criticism for a sweet maple flavor that overshadowed the sausage, leading to disappointing scores of 6 for taste and 5 for value, culminating in a total of just 11 out of 20.
The results of this taste test highlight significant variations in both quality and price among supermarket pigs in blankets. With consumers increasingly looking for value during the festive season, these findings may influence purchasing decisions as families prepare for their Christmas dinners.
