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Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Sauerkraut and Mustard

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PigsinaBlanket on a plate.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

Classic German flavors bring a fresh twist to this beloved hors d'oeuvre. We love the combination of buttery puff pastry with tangy sauerkraut and the subtle heat of mustard.

Cooks' Note:

If you are able to find all-butter puff pastry, such as Dufour (our preferred brand), roll the pastry sheet to a 12x18-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Cut pastry lengthwise into eight 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 pieces, about 4 1/2 inches long each (you should have 32 pieces of pastry), and proceed with the recipe.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)

  • Yield

    Makes 32 pieces

Ingredients

1 large egg
One 14- to 17-ounce box of puff pastry (preferably all-butter), thawed according to package directions
2 pounds fully cooked German-style sausage such as bockwurst or bratwurst, halved lengthwise if thick, and cut into 32 pieces (about 2 1/2 inches each)
1/3 cup whole-grain mustard
1/3 cup drained sauerkraut
Caraway seeds, for sprinkling

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two 13x18-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Prep the ingredients for the filling and set aside.

    Step 2

    If using a 17-ounce puff pastry package, roll each sheet to a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut each piece lengthwise into eight 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into two pieces, about 4 1/2 inches long. You should have 32 pieces of pastry.

    Step 3

    Spread the center of each piece of pastry with 1/2 teaspoon mustard and top with 1/2 teaspoon sauerkraut. Brush one narrow end of the pastry with egg wash, add one piece of sausage, and roll to enclose. Return to parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush the top of each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with caraway seeds, seam-side down. Chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Bake until golden brown and puffed, 23 to 27 minutes.

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