“Years ago, 65-70 percent of our sales was Lebanon bologna and 30 percent of our sales was Lebanon sweet bologna,” Smith added. “Now, the totals have switched around. Lebanon bologna is more of a taste for older people. It has more of a tangy taste, more of a bite to it. But the trend’s going away from the original Lebanon bologna.”
Simply different bites for different likes. While the wholesomeness of it appeals to many, there is a certain acquired taste associated with Lebanon bologna.
“I like sweet bologna,” said Smith. “We make a double-smoked sweet bologna that is absolutely delicious. I like to slice a piece of it the size of a quarter-pound hamburger, put it on the grill, put a slice of cheese on top of it and eat with a toasted pretzel bun. It’s killer. Some people will eat it with a couple slices of American cheese and some mustard on white bread. Coal miners used to pack it in their lunches. It’s cured, so it doesn’t spoil… I am proud to work for Seltzer’s. I’ve made a career out of it. They’ve been a great family to work for. You don’t have people staying that long at a job and not being proud of the product. The longevity of the people here tells its own story.”
I ate thousands of Lebanon bologna and cheese sandwiches growing up in North Central PA. We called it “Monkey Meat” for some reason.
Boars Head actually has a good Lebanon bologna available here in FL at Publix.
The absolute best is lebanon bologna with miracle whip and tomatoes on white bread. You just can’t believe the taste.
It’s good stuff, much prefer the original.
Freegards
“Years ago, 65-70 percent of our sales was Lebanon bologna and 30 percent of our sales was Lebanon sweet bologna,”...
Had a heart attack in 2020 and quad by-pass in April. Can’t eat processed foods like bologna, hot dogs, sausages, salami or pepperoni any more.........................8^(
Baum’s sweet Bologna blows the doors off Lebanon Bologna