Smoked Bologna brings a bit of nostalgia to the grill and makes the absolute best fried bologna sandwiches that you've ever tasted.
If you grew up eating fried bologna sandwiches, this smoked bologna recipe is sure to be a favorite. Next to Hot Ham and Cheese, these are one of our favorite quick and easy sandwiches.
Smoked Bologna ~ Easy Recipe
For this recipe, go to your deli counter and ask for a whole chub or loaf of bologna, not the pre sliced packaging. We are using Petit Jean Old Fashioned Bologna which is made with beef and bacon, no wonder it's our favorite!
Ingredients Needed:
- Whole Roll Bologna
- Olive Oil
- Steak Rub
How to Grill Smoked Bologna:
- Prepare a grill fire with pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
- Unwrap the bologna, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
- Use the tip of a knife to make slits about ⅛ inch deep down the length of the bologna and then across to create a diamond or checked pattern. This will help the smoke and the rub get down into the bologna for the most flavor.
- Spray or brush olive oil all over the bologna.
- Sprinkle with rub, pressing it down into the cuts.
- Place on the grill and close the lid.
- Cook for 30 minutes to one hour and check the bologna. Continue to cook until desired smoke level is reached, up to 3 hours. Bologna is fully cooked so you are just adding smoke flavor and if you would like to use a digital meat thermometer, shoot for around 145°.
- Remove from grill and allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Slice thin with a meat slicer or sharp knife.
How to Store Smoked Bologna:
- Store in zip top bags or vacuum seal bags in the refrigerator up to 7 days or freeze up to 6 months.
How to Fry Bologna:
- Place bologna slices in a hot skillet, cooking over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until desired crispness is reached.
Serving Suggestion:
- Serve on buns or bread with mayo or mustard and sliced cheese for fried bologna sandwiches.
Change up your sandwich routine with smoked bologna this week. It's really flavorful and and makes a quick lunch or dinner for any day of the week.
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Smoked Bologna
Smoked Bologna brings a bit of nostalgia to the grill and makes the absolute best fried bologna sandwiches that you've ever tasted.
Ingredients
- 5- 6 pound Bologna roll
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup Steak Rub
Instructions
- Prepare a grill fire to 225° to 250° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Unwrap the bologna and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Dry with paper towels.
- Using the tip of a knife, make slices down the length of the bologna about ⅛ inch deep, every inch around the bologna. Then make slices around the bologna to create a square or diamond pattern.
- Spray or brush with olive oil, coating the entire roll.
- Sprinkle with steak rub, pressing down into the cuts.
- Place on the grill over indirect fire and cook with the grill closed 30 minutes to 1 hour, cooking until desired smoke level is reached, up to 3 hours.
- Remove from grill and allow to cool before slicing.
- Slice thin.
- To fry bologna, place slices in a hot skillet, cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side until desired crispness.
Notes
For Fried Bologna Sandwiches: Serve fried bologna slices on bread or buns with mayonnaise or mustard and sliced cheese.
Storage:
Store sliced smoked bologna in zip top bags or vacuum sealed, in the refrigerator up to 7 days. Freeze up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 371Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1096mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 18g
Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.
Ollie coleman
My husband love bologna but grilled awesome