Real Bologna

Discussion in 'Recipes' started by Seacowboys, Jul 27, 2021.


  1. Seacowboys

    Seacowboys Senior Member Founding Member

    Ingredients:3 lbs. ground beef
    1.5 tbs Mortons Tender Quick
    1ts Garlic powder
    1ts Onion powder
    1tbs brown sugar
    1 ts liquid smoke
    1 cup ice-water



    Instructions:
    Blend all ingredients until emulsified and pop into the freezer for 10-15 minutes
    Shape into two logs and wrap in plastic wrap, securing the ends with twist ties to maintain shape
    refrigerate over night to meld flavors
    remove wrapping and place on a baking rack with a edged catch pan underneath to catch drippings
    bake in a 300 degree oven for half an hour to dry outside and maintain shape
    reduce heat to 250 and cook for an additional 2.5 hours
    remove from oven and cool completely
    easier to slice with a sharp non-serrated blade after chilling.

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  2. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    Heres a dumb question,, is there a meat to fat ratio that may work out best for this.
    Thanks.
     
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  3. Seacowboys

    Seacowboys Senior Member Founding Member

    It needs a bit of fat to emulsify properly, I use 80-20 beef, but sometimes I'll add some pork sausage as well.
     
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  4. SB21

    SB21 Monkey+++

    Thanks ,, I figured it had to make a difference somewhere,, just wasn't sure .
     
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