Pork and Bacon Sliders
These Pork and Bacon Sliders contain 10g protein and 182 calories per serving—a lighter option for hitting carb targets without excess calories. Quick-prepping 8 servings on the stovetop keeps lunch prep efficient when you're rotating between high and low-calorie days. Use these as a midday refeed or pair with protein sides to boost your daily macros.
Ingredients
- •Ground Pork(454g)
Regular ground pork is typically 70/30. Look for lean if available.
- •salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Bacon, Pork
- •Bread, Slider Bun, White
- •Spinach
- •Tomato
- •Cheddar Cheese
- •Yellow Onion
Instructions
- 1Season the ground pork with a few generous pinches of salt and freshly-ground black pepper. Score the mixture into 8 equal portions, and then use your hands to shape each portion into a patty.
- 2Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sliders in a single layer (you may need to do 2 or 3 batches) for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until done to your taste. Once the sliders are done cooking, add the buns to the skillet (flat-side down) for a few seconds each until the insides are slightly brown and crispy.
- 3Lay out the bottom halves of the buns on your work surface. Then add to each a layer of lettuce/spinach, onions, cheese, tomatoes, bacon, the pork patties, and then top with the final layer of the bun. Secure with a toothpick and serve immediately.
- 4ALI’S TIP:
- 5Jim’s original recipe called for making each of the “bun” layers a grilled cheese sandwich. So if you’re feeling brave, feel free to make the top and bottom layers each their own mini grilled cheese sandwich!
Nutrition — Per Serving
182
calories
10g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 5.0g
- Sodium
- 32 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~61g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pork and Bacon Sliders have per serving?
Each serving contains 10g of protein and 182 calories with 16g fat and 0g carbs. This is a low-calorie, zero-carb option that's best paired with higher-protein sides to round out a meal.
How long does Pork and Bacon Sliders take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 8 servings from a single stovetop cooking session. You're getting multiple meals prepped efficiently for the week.
Is Pork and Bacon Sliders good for fat loss?
At 182 calories per serving with only 10g protein, these sliders work as a low-calorie component rather than a primary meal. Stack them with vegetables or pair with a high-protein side to create a complete fat loss-friendly meal.
