Bacon wrapped food her own version of Devils on a Horseback where the prunes are soaked in a mixture of Earl Grey tea, Chile de árbol, allspice, and brandy prior to being wrapped in bacon and cooked, and is described by the Metro as “The most modern, racy spin” on Devils on Horseback. Chef Martha Stewart’s version of this dish involves stuffing dates with Stilton cheese before wrapping them in bacon. The name Devils on Horseback is derived from Angels on Horseback, a similar dish that uses seafood instead of dried fruit. Pigs in a Blanket is a dish commonly served in the
Sausage making sausages are cured before smoking. Fresh sausages are simply seasoned ground meats that are cooked before serving. Fresh sausages normally do not use cure (Prague powder #1) although cure can be used if desired. In addition fresh sausages typically do not use smoke flavors, although liquid smoke can be used. Fresh sausages are never smoked in a cold smoker because of the danger of botulism. The primary seasoning agents in fresh sausages are salt and sugar along with various savory herbs and spices, and often vegetables, including onion and garlic. A British fresh sausage typically contains around 10% butcher's rusk,