Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.
2 Tbsp spicy brown mustard
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp finely chopped dill pickles, plus 2 Tbsp brine
Freshly ground black pepper
7 oz thinly sliced bologna
4 slices seeded rye bread
A few iceberg lettuce leaves, torn to size of bread
Mix mustard, mayonnaise, and chopped pickles in a small bowl to combine; season with pepper.
Arrange half of bologna slices in a neat stack.
Starting near the center and working toward the edges of the stack, cut four 1"-long slits, spacing evenly.
Repeat with remaining bologna.
Heat a dry large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high.
Working in batches, arrange bologna slices in a single layer in skillet and cook until browned all over and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to a plate as they are done.
Save skillet with any fat.
Arrange bread in a single layer in reserved skillet and cook over medium high until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Transfer to a cutting board.
To build sandwiches, spread mustard mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
Divide bologna between 2 slices and top with lettuce; drizzle with pickle brine.
Close up sandwiches and cut in half.
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