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Homemade Romanian Bologna

Name: Homemade Romanian Bologna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 10 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.2 kg chicken breast with skin and some fat (or one whole free-range chicken); 2 large carrots; 1 large onion; 2-3 bay leaves; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp salt; a small piece of beetroot; 10 g powdered or sheet gelatin; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 150-250 ml strained cooking broth, as needed

Homemade Romanian bologna is a natural alternative to store-bought deli meat. Chicken is gently simmered with vegetables and spices, then blended into a smooth paste and set with gelatin. The result is a tender, flavorful cold cut without preservatives, ideal for sandwiches, appetizers, or breakfast.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

1 h 30 min

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Total

10 h

🥘Ingredients

servings

For the meat base

For the mixture

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

Approximately 1 kg homemade bologna

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 5 days, tightly covered.

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Freezer

Up to 2 months.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 100 g

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Calories

145 kcal

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Protein

24 g

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Fat

5 g

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Carbohydrates

1 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Homemade bread

🥂Mustard

🥂Pickled cucumbers

🥂Fresh tomatoes

💡Variations

Turkey bologna: substitute turkey breast for the chicken.

Smoked bologna: add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika to the mixture.

Herb bologna: mix in finely chopped parsley or dill.

🎪Events Celebrating This Dish

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