BARBECUED BOLOGNA

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Bologna is a popular smoked meat in the South and it's quite good. You'll need to start with a big chunk though; sliced deli bologna just won't work. The cooking process firms it up, gives it a great smoky flavor, and develops a little crust on the outside. It's delicious served at room temperature with crackers and cheese or on white bread with barbecue sauce and thinly sliced onion for a tasty sandwich.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 3-pound chub or chunk bologna
Barbecue Rub #68 (recipe follows)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, dried (see Note)
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Sugar in the Raw
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare your cooker to cook indirectly at 235 degrees F using medium cherry wood for smoke flavor.
  • Slice off a thin piece off the bologna lengthwise so it has a flat bottom and won't roll around. Score the top in a series of thin slashes in a diamond pattern. Season the bologna liberally with the barbecue rub. Put the bologna in the cooker and cook for at least 3 hours but up to 5 hours. It's already fully cooked, so the recipe is very flexible, but as it cooks longer it will get smokier and develop a better outside crust.
  • Transfer the bologna to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice to serve.
  • This rub is a little more complex than Barbecue Rub #67 and has great color as it cooks on the food. I like to put this one in the food processor until it's finely ground. It makes for a smooth texture but also takes care of breaking up the lumps in the dried brown sugar. You may want to dry the sugar the day before. This preparation is a little more complicated, but don't be afraid to use on whatever you're cooking.
  • Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process for 15 seconds. The rub may be stored in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 6 months.

Medha Sk
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This is the best bologna recipe I've ever tried. The bologna is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


David Lynch
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It was easy to make and the bologna was delicious.


Shiva Magar
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I love this recipe! The bologna is so tender and flavorful. The sauce is also amazing.


Babalwa babes
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The bologna cooks up quickly and the sauce is simple to make.


Ibrahim Ally
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce.


Sonia Martin Alonzo
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This recipe is a keeper! The bologna is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing.


Ch Kamran
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bologna turned out tough and chewy. The sauce was also too spicy for my taste.


SNOWZ RW
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This is the best bologna recipe I've ever tried. The bologna is so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.


Ela Ayres
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I would definitely make this recipe again. It was easy to make and the bologna was delicious.


Patrick Steen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bologna. The sauce is also a great way to add some flavor to the bologna.


Husnain Mughal
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The bologna was a little bland, but the sauce was good.


Pritam palit
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bologna turned out overcooked and dry. The sauce was also too sweet for my taste.


Glory Aikpitayi
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Love this recipe! The bologna is so tender and flavorful. The sauce is also amazing.


mazen Maher
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The bologna cooks up quickly and the sauce is simple to make.


Tega Okposio
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bologna is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Andrew ssekiranda
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So easy to make and so delicious! The perfect summer cookout recipe.


Bill Habineza
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I'm not a big fan of bologna, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce is amazing and the bologna is cooked perfectly.


Apurva Ashoka
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This was a hit at our last cookout! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce on the bologna. I'll definitely be making this again.