Nueske’s Bacon Sliders

Serves 4-6 people

• 5 /ea Roma tomatoes
• 1 t extra virgin olive oil
• 1 t fresh thyme (chopped)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 ¼ pounds Nueske’s bacon slab
• 12/ea slider rolls
• 2 T butter
• 1 head romaine heart (shredded)

Trim tops off tomatoes then cut into quarters, lengthwise. Toss tomatoes in olive oil, thyme, salt & pepper. Place tomatoes skin side down on a roasting rack. Roast at 140 degrees for 10 hours. Chop roasted tomatoes and mix with mayonnaise.

Slice bacon into ½” thick x 3” diameter servings. Pan fry until crispy.

Using a non-stick sautee pan, toast slider buns in butter until golden brown.

Place roasted tomato mayonnaise on the bottom slider bun, then shredded romaine, then bacon, then the top bun.

Enjoy!