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) 3 lb. Stick of Bright Leaf Bologna
- Sweet BBQ Dry Rub
- BBQ Sauce
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Cooking Instructions:
- Start by taking a 3 lb. Stick of Bright Leaf Bologna and make the “fingers.” Cut the stick in half the short way and 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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