Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender but not mushy and have soaked up most of the liquid, forming a light, glossy sauce around the noodles and bologna.
Once the noodles are done to your liking, give everything a final stir so the bologna pieces and sauce are evenly distributed. Taste and adjust with a pinch of salt or a little extra brown sugar if you like it sweeter. Serve hot straight from the slow cooker.
Variations & Tips
If you can’t find sweet ring bologna, you can use a sweet Lebanon-style bologna or a good-quality smoked beef bologna with a touch of sugar added. For a slightly less sweet dish, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup. If you prefer more sauce, add an extra 1 to 2 cups of beef broth when you first start the recipe; just know the noodles will stay a bit looser and more brothy.
