Decided to try my hand at homemade bologna...

[SouthernSmoked]

I've been wanting to try this for sometime now....

I started with 5 pounds of 90-10 beef.


and 2 pounds of freshly ground pork.


Next, using a fine (3/16") plate, I ran the meat mixture through my grinder...



Next, I dissolved the seasoning and cure in 8oz of water.


After mixing the pork and beef together - I ran the combined meat back through my new grinder. Then I added the dissolved ingredients and mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed with the meat.
Next, I placed in frig overnight.

[DTAggie]

Waiting.....

[SouthernSmoked]

I used Jumbo Red Fibrous Casings that I purchased the other day at LEM Products.


Soaked in cold water for 45 minute


Next, I placed the stuffer parts in the frig until the casing are ready.


Once the casings are ready I removed the meat....


and stuffer parts from the frig.


Next...



Let, I hung the bologna inside my 6 rack Bradley smoker.

I started at 120 for 1 hour (without smoke)
Next, I bumped up 10 degrees and added smoke. I will bump the temp-up 10 degrees every hour until the cabinet reaches temp of 170 - applying smoke for only 3 hours.


After 7 hours in the smoker I then placed into a hot water bath.


Once the IT hit 154....
I placed into a cold water bath to stop the cooking process (sorry I forgot to take pictures here)

After an ice bath it was time to bloom...


Three hours later I decided to cut in half.


Wrapped and placed in frig until the next day.

Got my slicer out....





All fried up and ready to eat...



Grab a couple of slices bread and let's eat!

[DTAggie]

Looks good.  Taste?

[watchdog56]

very nice.

[Kevin A]

'Bologna-Mania'...it's sweepin' the nation!

And now the fun part.....Eating it!

Nice job!

;D

[squirtthecat]

Pass the Starnes!

[lumpy]

In Eastern Canada we call that Newfie steak.

Look good!

[Keymaster]

Nice job, I gotta try that!

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[KyNola]

Nice work Mark.  Very cool.

[Sailor]

Very impressive!

[OU812]

Looks great!

Grew up on fried bologna,,,,,,,,,,,pass the spicy mustard please.  ;D

[micman]

 Excellent job, 8) I absolutely love bologna sandwiches with some lettuce, cheese and onion, gonna have to try that.

Mick

[viper125]

Bologna? Hmmm i think me daddy was fibbing  to me! When we were growing up he always said it was Kentucky Fried Steak! Oh well always loved it anyway. Looks great! Fry me up some throw on bread with some hot mustard and Peppers. HmMMMMMMM

[SouthernSmoked]

Thanks everyone!

Will be doing this one again!!