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Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
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Dressed Up Pigs in Blankets

By Chef Linda

We've all had 'em. We all love 'em. Pigs in Blankets. Bite-sized, puffs of flaky dough wrapped around a salty, spicy hot dog. Served at parties since the beginning of time, it seems, these tasty little appetizers are a perennial favorite. But what if you're vegan? A simple swap from an unhealthy and unkind hot dog to a vegan version means you can enjoy these treats whenever you have a craving. Luckily, vegan hot dogs have come a long way and today, there are a variety of satisfying and delicious brands on the market today; Field Roast (soy-free), Tofurkey (contains soy), Smart Dogs, and more. And check the crescent dough packaging when shopping; most brands are not vegan, but there are definitely options available that do not contain butter, dairy, or eggs. This recipe for Dressed Up Pigs in Blankets addresses the desire to wrap up a little more flavor in the "blanket" by adding sauerkraut and avocado, but you can add whatever you like. Little kids and big kids love these cruelty-free snacks. Try them for your next party!

Ingredients

 1 package of vegan hot dogs, each cut in half
 1 tube vegan crescent dough
 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
 1 cup sauerkraut
 Mustard and ketchup for dipping

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the casings from 6 hot dogs. Cut each one into three pieces. You’ll end up with two extra pieces. Warm a little oil in a pan over medium-high. Add the hot dog pieces and brown for a minute or so on each side. Remove from pan and let drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Open the tube of crescent rolls. Unroll the dough on a clean counter or cutting board. Notice the perforations in the dough. There should be 8 triangles in most packages. Cut each triangle into two triangles.

One by one, place a piece of hot dog, avocado and a forkful of sauerkraut toward the longest side of the dough. Carefully roll it toward the thinnest side. Place each one, seam-side down on the prepared baking tray. Place tray in the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Remove tray from oven and let cook slightly before serving with a side of mustard for dipping.

Dressed Up Pigs in Blankets
IngredientsDirections

Dressed Up Pigs in Blankets

DifficultyEasyCook Time15 mins
YIELDS
16 pieces

INGREDIENTS

 1 package of vegan hot dogs, each cut in half
 1 tube vegan crescent dough
 2 avocados, pitted and sliced
 1 cup sauerkraut
 Mustard and ketchup for dipping

DIRECTIONS

1

Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Remove the casings from 6 hot dogs. Cut each one into three pieces. You’ll end up with two extra pieces. Warm a little oil in a pan over medium-high. Add the hot dog pieces and brown for a minute or so on each side. Remove from pan and let drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Open the tube of crescent rolls. Unroll the dough on a clean counter or cutting board. Notice the perforations in the dough. There should be 8 triangles in most packages. Cut each triangle into two triangles.

One by one, place a piece of hot dog, avocado and a forkful of sauerkraut toward the longest side of the dough. Carefully roll it toward the thinnest side. Place each one, seam-side down on the prepared baking tray. Place tray in the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Remove tray from oven and let cook slightly before serving with a side of mustard for dipping.

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