We all know that what’s important is not the length of your sausage, but what you do with it.
At Papas Fish and Chips, in Hull, they’re taking that sausage, wrapping it in bacon, then deep-frying it.
So if you weren’t impressed by a 2ft long porker, perhaps you’ll be won over by the promise of the country’s largest battered pig in blanket… or hog in a duvet, as the shop is calling their creation.
The chain is selling the monstrous battered and bacon wrapped sausages throughout the festive period to raise money for charity.
Each one costs £3.99 with all proceeds going to Cash For Kids. Oh, and it’s served in wrapping paper, obviously.
‘We’ve always sold battered pigs in blankets during the festive period for the past five years,’ said George Papas.
‘Last year we sold a foot long but this year we have moved it up another level and are selling the world’s largest battered pigs in blanket that we are calling a hog in a duvet.
‘It’s the most amazing pigs in blanket you could ever have. It would be a challenge for one to eat but we would love to see if anyone can, and if not it’s something to order on top of your fish and chips to share.
‘We love Christmas and getting in the spirit so this is a great way to do it, as well as raising money for charity as well.
‘All the money we make from the hogs in duvets is going to Cash For Kids so that all children in our area can have a better Christmas.
‘We are a family business and believe in helping out as many children and family charities locally as possible. It is our way of saying thank you and giving back to the community.’
We’re sold. Nothing says Christmas like refusing to move from the sofa and emitting only low moans because you’ve stuffed your gullet with battered meat.
If you’re not based in Hull and fancy trying your own hog in a duvet, we must draw your attention to Aldi’s pig in blanket offering, which is 6ft 5inches long. Perhaps your local chippy will deep fry that for you.
Or just stick together a bunch of smaller pigs in blankets, alternated with battered sausages. You’d have to cut the official one up anyway, so this is basically the same thing.
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