Bacon Jam Prime Rib Sliders

Ingredients

• 12 slider buns
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Garlic, to taste
• 6 slices white American cheese
• 10 oz beef bacon
• 1 white onion
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup dark maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Pickles
• Optional: Any standard burger sauce

Instructions

1. Season the prime rib steak sliders with salt, pepper, and garlic.
2. Cook the sliders in a smoker or oven at 275°F, or grill them directly.
3. Slice the beef bacon into tiny strips and add to a cold pan.
4. Turn the heat to medium-low to render the fat from the bacon.
5. Add finely diced onion to the pan and cook down.
6. Add black pepper and continue cooking until crispy edges form.
7. Deglaze the pan with Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar.
8. Add dark maple syrup and allow to caramelize and thicken.
9. Remove the patties from heat when they reach an internal temperature of 120°F.
10. Grill the patties on high heat to caramelize, flipping them quickly.
11. Top each slider with half a slice of white American cheese.
12. Add pickles to each slider and crown with bacon jam.