This bologna recipe is mind-blowing. Do you recall the renowned blooming onion from Outback? This recipe takes inspiration from that - blooming bologna. We begin with a stick or chub of Bright Leaf bologna and grill it to perfection. The result is a unique formation that allows you to tear off individual "fingers" and dip them into your preferred sauce. The taste is surprisingly akin to steak, making it a culinary delight.
Ingredients:
- (1) Stick/Chub of Bright Leaf Bologna
- Sweet BBQ Dry Rub
- BBQ Sauce
Bright Leaf Bologna Sticks/Chubs Available at:
- Bright Leaf Country Store
- Food Lion Deli
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Cooking Instructions:
- Start by taking an 8 lb stick or chub of bologna and slicing it into two halves.
- Now, it's time to create the 'fingers.' Make crosshatch cuts on the bologna, cutting 3/4 down four times, then rotate and cut perpendicular lines.
- Afterward, generously apply your favorite BBQ rub all over the bologna. Make sure to gently pull apart the cut edges to ensure the rub seeps into the 'fingers.'
- Next, place the bologna on a charcoal grill and cook for an hour.
- Once the bologna is cooked, please remove it from the grill, and smother it with BBQ sauce. This will help to caramelize the surface. Place it back on the grill for another 10-15 minutes, ensuring it doesn't burn.
- Finally, tear off the bologna 'fingers' and enjoy them dipped in your sauce of choice. Enjoy this easy and tasty treat!
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