Buzz
The brain is a curious thing, and my own is the most puzzling to me. Just yesterday, as I strolled through the grocery store aisles, my eyes landed on a roll of refrigerated crescent dough. In an instant, my mind concocted the idea for a dish called 'pigs in a duvet cover,' a variation of pigs in a blanket—only flattened, waffled, and decidedly quirky.
Have you ever found yourself (even for a moment) trapped inside a duvet cover? I have, and let me tell you, it’s a rather embarrassing experience. That particular item caused me no end of trouble—putting the duvet cover back on the duvet was the one task that led to frequent arguments between my ex and me. (I don’t *think* the duvet cover was responsible for my divorce, although I did buy a regular blanket just weeks before the whole ordeal began, and it didn’t seem to make a difference.) Anyway.
The little hotdogs are sandwiched between two layers of crescent dough, much like I once was, caught between the layers of floral-patterned fabric. The key difference is, I managed to escape; unfortunately, these little sausages are not so lucky. Once they've been waffled, they’re ready to be dipped in or drizzled with mustard—or whatever sauce you usually pair with pigs that are merely swaddled in bedding.
Of course, you need to prepare the pig-dogs before you waffle them, but it’s a quick job. Simply take a hot dog, slice it in half horizontally, then cut each half into two vertical pieces. Next, grab a piece of refrigerated crescent dough (one rectangle, which will be two triangles), and arrange the pigs so that they cover half of the dough.
Fold the other half of the dough over the hot dogs to tuck them in. You might need to stretch the dough a bit depending on how plump your pigs are. Pinch the edges together gently to seal them.
Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat. This step is crucial, as high heat will scorch the dough before it cooks through. Place your porcine parcel in the center of the waffle maker, close it, and cook until it’s golden brown, with crispy edges and pockets perfect for holding condiments. It cooks quickly (in just a few minutes), so stay vigilant while it’s cooking.
Once it’s done, carefully remove your creation from the waffle iron (chopsticks work wonders for getting into the tight spots). Plate it boldly, serve it proudly, and resist the temptation to add a slice of American cheese to your next duvet-wrapped pig. I tried it, and the cheese just oozed out all over my waffle iron. It was easy to clean, but it was a waste of a good slice of American cheese.
