Bacon Jam Pork Sliders with Dill Pickle Slaw
April 21, 2025
I had heard of this thing called bacon jam a couple years ago and it definitely intrigued me. Don’t ask me why it took me that long to actually make it myself - trust me, after tasting it, I’m wondering the same thing.
Bacon jam is a great and simple way to elevate the flavor of your recipes. In this case, I am using it as a topper for my pork sliders. Pork and more pork. Need I say more?
It’s the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The caramelized texture and rich flavor makes it the best condiment for so many different dishes, sweet and savory alike. Pro tip, put it on top of some vanilla ice cream and your life will be complete.
Bacon jam is technically a relish, so store it in an air tight jar in the refrigerator and enjoy for weeks to come. And you WILL enjoy it!
This recipe is one of a kind and a combination of some of my favorite flavors. You really can't go wrong with bacon or dill pickle, am I right? The slaw really brings a refreshing element to this recipe and in my opinion completes it, but if it's not your gig, you can do away with it. I used ground pork and made small patties for this recipe, but you can most certainly substitute pulled pork as well.
With that said, get to cooking so you can get to eating! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- (1lb) Ground Pork
- (1 package) - Pork Bacon (Sugar Free) -
- (6) Slider or Hamburger Buns
- (1 large) Egg
- (2 TBS) Grass Fed Butter
- (2 TBS) Onion Powder
- (2 tsp) Garlic Powder
- (2 tsp) Salt
- (2 tsp) Ground Black Pepper
Directions
For the Bacon Jam:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1lb Bacon
- 2 cups sweet onion, peeled and diced
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2tbs balsamic vinegar
- 2tbs maple syrup
DIRECTIONS:
- Add the chopped bacon to a skillet and cook over medium heat until crispy, stir occasionally. Transfer bacon to a lined dish to drain. Reserve approximately 2tbs of the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Add the onion to the hot bacon grease and stir to coat well. Reduce heat and stir occasionally. Cook until the onions are caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Add in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the bacon back in and continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Simmer until thick and bubbly. NOTE: jam will thicken more as it cools.
For the Dill Pickle Slaw:
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup shredded coleslaw mix
- 1/2 mayonnaise
- 2 tbs pickle juice
- 1/4 dill pickles, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
For the Pork Sliders:
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix ground pork, egg and spices in a medium sized bowl until combined. Form six equal sized slider patties.
- Bring a skillet to medium heat and melt butter. Cook each patty for around 5 minutes each side or until cooked through.
- Assemble your sliders by placing the patty on the bun, then topping with bacon jam and then slaw. Add desired condiments such as mayo, mustard, barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
