 A typical bologna sandwich with lettuce and condiments | |
| Alternative names | Bologna sandwich |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandwich |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Northeastern |
| Main ingredients | Sliced white bread, bologna sausage, condiments |
The bologna sandwich is a sandwich common in the United States and Canada. Also known as a baloney sandwich, it is traditionally made from sliced bologna sausage between slices of white bread, along with various condiments, such as mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup.
The bologna sandwich is a regional specialty in the East, Midwest, Appalachia, and the South. It is a sandwich served at lunch counters of small, family-run markets that surround the Great Smoky Mountains, and fried bologna sandwiches can be found on restaurant menus in many places in the South.[1][2] The fried version is likewise sometimes sold at concession stands in stadiums, like those of the Cincinnati Reds.[3] In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is called "jumbo".[4] In Knoxville, Tennessee, the sandwich is referred to in local slang as a "Lonsdale ham" sandwich, after the less-affluent neighborhood of Lonsdale in Knoxville.[5] In Oklahoma, barbecue bologna is often smoked for sandwiches.[6]
Many variations exist, including frying the meat first and adding various garnishes such as cheese slices, pickles, tomatoes, and onions.
