Pigs In A Blanket, Straight From the Oven

National Pigs In A Blanket Day
April 24, 2025

Pigs in a blanket—simple, nostalgic, and still one of the most popular finger foods in America.

For National Pigs In A Blanket Day, I photographed Hebrew National beef franks wrapped in puff pastry, baked straight from the box. After coming out of the oven, I dropped them onto a black background and shot them as they landed. A few were cut open to show the interior, but otherwise there was no styling, no arrangement—just the food as it is.

The concept of wrapping meat in dough dates back centuries, with versions found across Europe. The American take gained popularity in the 1950s, and brands like Pillsbury cemented its place in kitchens and party platters starting in the 1970s. Today, pigs in a blanket remain a staple for game days, holidays, and buffet tables—ranking among the top five most popular Super Bowl snacks in the U.S.

This photo is part of my From Bag to Background series, where fast food and snack items are photographed without interference—unwrapped, unstyled, and unbothered.

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