PIGS IN BLANKETS

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WINNER Farmison & Co Luxury Chestnut, Sage & Apricot Pigs in Blankets

£7.95 for 300g; farmison.com 86/100 Tender sausages wrapped in crisp bacon with a subtle fruit and herb aroma. Beautifully seasoned and finished with gently salted, delicately smokey bacon. Sage, oregano and thyme complement the sweetness of the apricots well.

RUNNERS-UP M&S British Outdoor Bred Pork 12 Pigs in Blankets wrapped in Oak Smoked Bacon

£3.50 for 282g 84/100

The peppery, smokey scent and caramelised sweetness enticed testers. Succulent, juicy meat with a slightly nutty, woody taste is well-paired with smoked bacon, which is delightfully crispy.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Pig in Blanket Christmas Tree

£3 for £330g 83/100

A large pig in blanket topped with cranberries and fragrant sprigs of rosemary. The slightly bitter, sharp cranberries work well with the rich, juicy sausagemeat and sweet, smokey bacon. Some found it too salty.

Co-op Irresistible Extra Posh Pigs in Blankets

£3.30 for 240g 79/100 Chipolatas wrapped in streaky bacon with a wonderful aroma of rosemary, black pepper and caramelised onions. Some found the herby, well-seasoned meat slightly fatty and chewy in parts.

Waitrose & Partners No.1 Free Range Pork Chipolatas Wrapped in Air Dried Bacon with Sage Leaf

£4.25 for 258g 79/100 Glazed chipolatas topped with a sage leaf wrapped in crispy, streaky bacon. The earthy, woody aroma and taste of the sage is delicious but powerful. Meaty with a sweet caramel note and gentle smokiness.