Smoked Bologna

Raise your childhood favorite Bologna sandwich up a level with this easy Smoked Bologna! A delicious rub will make your favorite deli meat over the top delicious. Pile it on a sandwich and serve it at all of your backyard parties.

If you love bologna sandwiches and you’ve got a smoker, you’ve got to try this recipe. Before we had a smoker, I had no idea you could buy a whole bologna (called a “chub”)! Now we won’t buy it any other way – smoking it adds so much flavor and my simple rub takes it over the top.

Once you know how to smoke a bologna chub, you’ll skip the sliced bologna in the package! It’s one of our favorite smoker recipes – the whole family loves it.

Why You Should Try Smoked Bologna!

• This is a great recipe to make on a Saturday or Sunday and then snack on the smoked meat all week or great for meal prep for lunches on the go. Or make it for your next backyard party!

• Once you try this smoked bologna recipe, you’ll see what I mean. It’s so easy and so delicious with only three ingredients!
• Kids tired of the same bag lunch? This smoked bologna is exactly what they need to make lunch a little more adventurous!

Ingredients Needed for Smoked Bologna Recipe

• Bologna – For this recipe, you’ll need to buy a whole beef bologna chub which you can likely find at your local grocery store at or near the deli counter. They are usually about five pounds. Bologna can be made of pork, beef or chicken, so don’t worry too much about asking for a specific one.
• Yellow mustard – This keeps helps the rub stick to the outside of the bologna and also adds a nice tangy flavor!
• BBQ Rub – Try our favorite BBQ rub (brown sugar, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground oregano) or use your favorite store-bought rub. We also love to keep our very own barbecue rub on hand for those days we are short on time.

How to Smoke Bologna

Prep: Remove the outer casing on the bologna (if there is one) and then slice a cross-hatch or diamond pattern about one inch deep all around the bologna chub using the tip of a sharp knife. This will allow the mustard and rub to soak into the meat as well as the smoke once you cook it.

Season: Rub the mustard all over the bologna and then sprinkle the rub over the top.

Smoke it: Place the seasoned chub on the preheated smoker and leave it for two hours. After two hours, increase the heat and cook it until it’s nicely charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rest: Once it’s cooked, let the smoked bologna rest for 10 minutes before slicing it. Or, keep it in the refrigerator to serve later.

How long does it take to Smoke a Bologna Chub?

The cook time is generally three to three and half hours. First, you smoke it at a low temperature for couple of hours to develop all the smoky flavor. Then you increase the heat so the outside gets a nice char.

The bologna’s internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit when it’s done.

What kind of wood pellets or wood chips should you use to Smoke Bologna?

We like to use apple, pecan, or cherry wood pellets for this recipe.

How to Eat Smoked Bologna

It’s amazing just sliced and served as it is but we love to make sandwiches with it. You could also cut it into cubes for a great party appetizer.

Take thick slices and place them on bread or buns and add your favorite condiments like mayo, mustard, or ketchup. This will be the best bologna sandwich you’ve ever had!

You can also make BBQ smoked bologna sandwiches on toasted buns with your favorite barbecue sauce. If you like coleslaw, go ahead and add some to the sandwich like you would with a pulled pork sandwich. A little shredded lettuce goes a long way, too!

What side dishes to serve with smoked bologna

• The perfect accompaniment for a game day get together is definitely mac and cheese.
• Don’t forget to get some greens in! Our grilled asparagus is one that can’t be beat!
• If you’ve yet to cook dessert on your smoker, let this apple bread be the first one you try!

How to Store Leftover Smoked Bologna

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week!

This is such a great recipe for cookouts any time of year! You will love the smoky flavor – it takes a humble slice of bologna to a whole new delicious level. Give it a try soon!

More Smoked Meat Recipes

• Learn how to make the best Smoked Brisket that’s bursting with flavor!
• Smoked Chicken Breasts are so easy to make and have a great flavor. Pair them with a favorite side or use them to make a delicious salad.
• Smoked Pork Butt makes the best pulled pork sandwiches!