Pigs in a Blanket Day
About Pigs in a Blanket Day
When is Pigs in a Blanket Day? This holiday is always observed on April 24
Let’s chow down and celebrate! Today is Pigs in a Blanket Day. This April 24 holiday is a day to eat pork sausage wrapped in a pancake. Why? Because that’s what “Pig in a Blanket” is. Somebody somewhere decided that this was a very special treat for them. So, they created a special day to celebrate this culinary delight. Aren’t you glad that they did?
How does one go about celebrating Pigs in a Blanket Day? Cook up some sausage. Make some pancakes. Wrap the sausage inside of the pancake. Add maple syrup. Then, dig in.
For the diet-conscious:
- If you are generally in good health, consuming this high-calorie and high-carb food once will not cause long-term health problems.
- If you are on a low-fat diet, we won’t tell if you use low-fat turkey sausage.
- If you are on a low-carb diet, look for a low-carb pancake recipe. Dozens of these recipes are just a quick internet search away.
- Also, diabetics can use low-carb syrups. Or, just use butter or margarine.
Pigs in a Blanket Day Trivia and Fun Facts
Here are some interesting trivia and fun facts to chew on as you chew on Pigs in a Blanket:
- Romans were the first to make pancakes about 2,000 years ago.
- On April 26, 2021, Andre Ortolf from Augsburg, Germany set the world record for the most pigs in a blanket made in one minute. His record of 20 pigs in a blanket is now officially in the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Dino Paps, owner of a Fish and Chip shop claims the record for the largest Pigs in a blanket. It was a two-foot-long sausage wrapped in bacon and then battered. It was deep-fried.
- Nine Butchers in Italy hold the world record for the largest pork sausage ever made. It measured 1,961 feet long.
- Russian Andrei Smirnov holds the world record for most pancakes eaten. In one hour, he consumed 73 pancakes. Please pass the syrup.
- In some countries, pancake tossing is a popular sport. The world record for the highest pancake toss occurred at the Galeria Mall in Cheektowaga, New York. On November 13, 2010, Dominic Cuzzacrea, “The Pancake Man“, tossed a pancake 31 feet one inch high.
How to Celebrate Pigs in a Blanket Day
It is very easy to celebrate food holidays. And, Pigs in a Blanket Day is no exception.
- Go to a restaurant that serves breakfast and order pigs in a blanket. We suggest you look at their online menu before you go to be sure they have it.
- Make it at home.
- Don’t limit yourself to having this meal for breakfast. It is just delicious for lunch and dinner, too.
- Try different combinations of pork sausage and pancakes. There are several varieties of each.
- Have a party. Make it a Pigs in a Blanket party. Then, invite all of your friends.
- Ask family members and friends if they’ve ever had this tasty meal. If not, cook some up and introduce them to it.
- Get creative. Create a unique Pigs in a Blanket recipe. Then, post it on social media to share with the world.
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History and Origin of Pigs in a Blanket Day
Our research did not find the creator or the origin of this day. Restaurants sometimes hold a “Pig in a Blanket” special. The roots of this day may have come from a restaurant breakfast promotion.
Somewhere around 2015 some websites began calling this holiday National Pigs in a Blanket Day. Without any information from the creator of this day, we may never know if this is a true national holiday. We found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national day. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
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This Day in History
Here are some things that happened on this day:
Greek forces enter Troy by using a Trojan Horse. (1184 B.C.)
Eastman Kodak Company is founded by George Eastman. (1888)
Kelly Clarkson, the first “American Idol” winner was born on this day in 1982.
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