Mix meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder and fry.
Dice bacon and add to a cold pan. Place over medium-low heat and allow to come up to temp.
Once it starts sizzling, add the diced onion.
Allow to brown slightly and add black pepper.
Continue to cook until the edges start to get crispy. Now de-glade with Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar and maple syrup.
Allow to caramelize and thicken then remove from heat.
Top slider buns with mayo/burger sauce, pickles, meat, cheese, jam and lettuce (if desired).
