What used to be a Poor Man's meat has skyrocketed to a price that now makes it a Rich Man's meat. Bologna is generally made from low-value scraps (trimmings from steaks, roasts or other meat cuts). Such may be the origin of the slang word baloney, meaning "nonsense". Bologna is usually served in round uniform slices pre-cut in a package or sliced at a deli. Bol
ogna is a popular breakfast food in Newfoundland, served fried as a substitute to ham slices. It is sometimes grilled, as well. In either case, it is referred to as "Newfie Steak". In Pittsburgh, bologna is sometimes referred to as "jumbo". Bologna is constitutionally much the same as hot dogs, just larger and sliced. German Bologna also known as Garlic Bologna, is typically distinguished by adding garlic to the recipe. Despite the name, bologna in Germany – where it is very common and known as Fleischwurst or, for better varieties, Lyoner ("Lyon sausage") – does not usually contain a noticeable amount of garlic. Lebanon Bologna named for Lebanon County, is the Pennsylvania Dutch variety and distinguished by its smokey taste and dark, coarse appearance, this is one of the more extreme flavors of bologna. So make yourself a simple bologna sandwich today. ~ Chef ~
What used to be a Poor Man's meat has skyrocketed to a price that now makes it a Rich Man's meat. Bologna is generally made from low-value scraps (trimmings from steaks, roasts or other meat cuts). Such may be the origin of the slang word baloney, meaning "nonsense". Bologna is usually served in round uniform slices pre-cut in a package or sliced at a deli. Bol
ogna is a popular breakfast food in Newfoundland, served fried as a substitute to ham slices. It is sometimes grilled, as well. In either case, it is referred to as "Newfie Steak". In Pittsburgh, bologna is sometimes referred to as "jumbo". Bologna is constitutionally much the same as hot dogs, just larger and sliced. German Bologna also known as Garlic Bologna, is typically distinguished by adding garlic to the recipe. Despite the name, bologna in Germany – where it is very common and known as Fleischwurst or, for better varieties, Lyoner ("Lyon sausage") – does not usually contain a noticeable amount of garlic. Lebanon Bologna named for Lebanon County, is the Pennsylvania Dutch variety and distinguished by its smokey taste and dark, coarse appearance, this is one of the more extreme flavors of bologna. So make yourself a simple bologna sandwich today. ~ Chef ~ 
