Sunny's BK Currywurst Pull Apart Pigs in a Blanket
This recipe guides you in creating pull-apart pigs in a blanket with a unique currywurst flair. Cocktail franks are wrapped in curry-dusted puff pastry, arranged in a springform pan around a central well for a honey-curry ketchup sauce, then baked until golden. It's a delightful savory appetizer combining flaky pastry, juicy franks, and a flavorful dipping sauce, perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- 1 Springform Pan 8-inch diameter
- 1 Ramekin 3 1/2 to 3 3/4-inch diameter
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Small Saucepot
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
Main
- Nonstick cooking spray for the pan
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- Yellow curry powder for dusting
- 36 cocktail franks
Instructions
- For the sauce: Use cooking spray to coat the inside of an 8-inch springform pan. Spray the outside of a 3 1/2- to 3 3/4-inch-diameter ramekin and place it in the center of the springform pan. Set aside.
- Whisk together the ketchup, honey, curry powder and plenty of black pepper in a small saucepot. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat; set aside.
- For the rolls: Lightly dust your work surface and a rolling pin with flour. Unroll the puff pastry and roll out to a 14-by-9-inch rectangle. Dust the top all over with the curry powder. Using one frank as a guide, cut the pastry into strips slightly smaller than the franks, about 1 1/4-by-2 1/4 inches. Roll each frank in a piece of pastry and pinch the seam to close it.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Starting with the outer circle and allowing some space between, place each pig in a blanket vertically in the prepared springform pan in two concentric circles. Chill for 30 minutes. Bake until the tops are golden, about 35 minutes, then cover loosely with foil and bake until the inner puff pastry is baked through, about 25 minutes more. Pour the sauce in the ramekin and serve.
Notes
For optimal puff pastry results, ensure it remains as cold as possible; work quickly and minimize handling to maintain its flakiness. The initial uncovered bake achieves a beautiful golden crust, while covering with foil ensures the inner layers cook thoroughly without burning the exterior. For a deeper curry flavor in the sauce, consider lightly toasting the curry powder in a dry pan for 30 seconds before whisking it in. Ensure the pastry strips are uniform for even cooking and a neat presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, flaky pastry and savory franks with the sweet-spicy curry dip.