How to Fry Bologna
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How to Fry Bologna
Description
How to Fry Bologna shows how to make a simple but satisfying fried bologna using minimal ingredients. The preparation involves making precise cuts around the slice’s edges and center to keep it flat during cooking. The bologna is fried in butter, which not only prevents sticking but also adds richness and browning flavor. Cooking on medium heat until the butter browns imparts a slight caramelization to the meat’s surface, creating crisp edges contrasting the softer interior.
The seasoning is kept basic with salt and black pepper, allowing the meat's flavor to stand out. This fried bologna works well served immediately while hot and can be paired with bread or used as a hearty sandwich filling. Pan choice can vary, but a heavy-bottomed pan like cast iron helps distribute heat evenly for consistent cooking.
The recipe highlights the importance of using a quality bologna with good flavor for the best results and mentions that thick slices are preferred to maintain texture and juiciness through frying. This method is straightforward for cooks seeking a quick, nostalgic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 lice bologna thick preferred
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a 9” frying pan (prefer cast iron, but any heavy bottom frying pan will do), melt butter over medium heat.
- Peel the red ring from the outside of the bologna.
- Cut a ½-1” slice into the edge of the Bologna at the 12’oclock, 3’oclock, 6o’clock and 9 o’clock position and a small ¼ -½ inch cut in the center of the bologna.
- Lay the bologna into the frying pan when the butter begins to brown. Cook on one side for 2 minutes. Flip and repeat.
- Remove from frying pan and serve hot. Add salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Score the bologna slice edges and center to prevent curling and bubbling during frying.
- Use butter heated until it begins to brown for cooking to add flavor and proper searing.
- Choose a thick slice of high-quality bologna for better taste and texture.
- A heavy-bottomed pan like cast iron helps ensure even cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper after frying to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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