Crispy Fried Bologna Sandwich

Step 1

Place a 10-inch skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Wait 90 seconds until the oil shimmers and slides quickly when you tilt the pan.

Step 2

Lay all 8 bologna slices flat in the hot oil in a single layer, overlapping slightly if needed. You will hear an immediate sizzle.

Step 3

Cook for 2 minutes until the bottom edges turn dark brown and begin to curl upward at the corners, then flip each slice over with tongs.

Step 4

Cook the second side for 1 minute until it also turns brown and crispy, then transfer all bologna to a clean plate using tongs.

Step 5

Spread 0.5 tablespoon mustard on the top side of each of the 4 bread slices, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly.

Step 6

Divide the fried bologna equally between two sandwiches: place 4 crispy slices in a single stack on top of the mustard on 2 of the bread slices.

Step 7

Top each stack of bologna with 2 tablespoons dill pickle slices, distributed across the surface.

Step 8

Place the remaining 2 bread slices on top of the pickles, mustard-side down, pressing gently so the sandwiches hold together.

Step 9

Cut each sandwich in half diagonally from corner to corner, making two triangles per sandwich, then serve immediately while the bologna is still warm.