Smoked Bologna

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

If you love bologna sandwiches and you’ve got a smoker, you’ve got to try this smoked bologna 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 bologna, you’ll skip the sliced bologna in the package! It’s one of our favorite smoker recipes – the whole family loves it.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe!

• This is a great recipe to make on a Saturday or Sunday and then snack on the smoked meat all week and it is 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!
• There are only 5 minutes of prep time for this recipe, then you leave it for two hours in the smoker before increasing the temperature for another hour to hour and a half. It is a perfect hands off recipe!

Ingredients Needed

• Bologna – For this recipe, you’ll need to buy a whole beef bologna chub which you can find at most grocery stores. They are usually about five pounds.
• 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 made with brown sugar, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ground oregano or use your favorite store-bought rub. You can also buy our amazing rub!

How to Smoke Bologna

1. Remove the outer casing wrap on the bologna (if there is one) and then slice a cross-hatch or diamond pattern about one inch deep using the tip of a sharp knife into the bologna chub. This will allow the mustard and rub to soak into the meat as well as the smoke once you cook it.
2. Rub the mustard all over the bologna and then generously sprinkle the barbecue rub over the top.
3. Place 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 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Allow the smoked bologna rest for 10 minutes before slicing it. Or, keep it in the refrigerator after it has cooled, to serve later.

How long do you smoke bologna?

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 chub’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.

do i smoke the bologna on a pan?

No, you don’t need a pan to smoke the bologna. Just add it directly to the grill grates to get the most delicious smoky flavor!

How to Serve Smoked Bologna

It’s amazing just sliced or cut into cubes and served as it is for a snack or appetizer but we love to make sandwiches with it.

Take thick slices and place them on bread or buns and add your favorite condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, barbecue sauce or ketchup. Add lettuce and tomatoes, too!

You can also make BBQ smoked bologna sandwiches on toasted buns with your favorite BBQ sauce. If you like coleslaw go ahead and add some to the sandwich like you would with a pulled pork sandwich.

How to Store Leftover Smoked Bologna

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

Freezer: You can also freeze your bologna for up to three months. I recommend freezing it in slices so you can easily just grab what you need when you plan to make a sandwich or eat it for a snack. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight.

This is such a great recipe for cookouts any time of year! You will love the smoke 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!
• This super easy Smoked Pork Loin is well seasoned with a delicious homemade rub and then smoked to perfection.