When making pigs in a blanket with apple chicken sausage, the debate of pre-cooking them or cooking them in the oven arises. Here’s what Reddit users have to say:
Summary
- Pre-cooking sausages can prevent soggy blankets.
- Check if the sausage is fully cooked before baking.
- Searing sausages briefly can enhance texture.
Eh, Depends
According to user Head_Haunter, pre-cooking sausages can prevent soggy blankets due to leaking fats and liquids, especially with apple chicken sausage.
Check the Package
User Inner-Couple-329 recommends checking if the sausage is fully cooked before baking, as the dough’s bake time may be sufficient to heat the sausage through.
Meat Thermometer Tips
User The_Menu_Guy suggests using a meat thermometer to ensure the sausage reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Chef’s Tip
User younevernoe shares a chef’s tip of milk-poaching sausages before grilling or roasting for excellent results.