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How to Fry Bologna
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How to Fry Bologna

How to Fry Bologna offers a straightforward way to transform a thick slice of bologna into a browned, flavorful pan-fried treat. Key steps include scoring the edges and center to prevent curling and cooking it in butter until a light golden crust forms. It’s seasoned simply with salt and pepper, highlighting the bologna’s savory taste and enhancing the texture with crisp edges and a tender middle. This method is suitable for a quick snack or sandwich addition with minimal ingredients and effort.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs butter
  • 1 lice bologna thick preferred
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a 9” frying pan (prefer cast iron, but any heavy bottom frying pan will do), melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Peel the red ring from the outside of the bologna.
  3. 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.
  4. Lay the bologna into the frying pan when the butter begins to brown. Cook on one side for 2 minutes. Flip and repeat.
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% 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.