Franks In Blanket

In Blanket from Franks is a snack in the pigs-in-a-blanket style, where a small frankfurter is wrapped in a soft bread or pastry-style dough. The name points to that format, but no ingredient list, size or cooking instructions were supplied, so check the packaging for those. Items like this usually combine a mildly smoky, salted sausage with a plain, slightly buttery wrapper. Expect a savory snack that is mostly about salt, fat and gentle spice rather than heat. This style is at its best warm, so follow the package heating directions and let the pieces rest briefly so the dough firms up. Serve them with a mustard-based dip, such as grainy or honey mustard, or with ketchup or a tangy barbecue sauce. The acidity and sharpness cut through the richness of the dough. Because the snack is salty and fatty, it pairs well with drinks that have carbonation or crisp bitterness. A pilsner, lager or pale ale handles the richness without overpowering the flavor. Dry sparkling wine and brut cider work the same way, and their bubbles clear the palate between bites. For spirits, a highball is a good match: whiskey and ginger ale, or vodka with soda and lime. A pint glass suits beer, a flute or tulip suits sparkling wine, and a tall tumbler suits highballs.