1. Prepare the Griddle and Fire Bowl: Set up your Petromax Griddle and Fire Bowl, using the griddle surface for cooking and the fire bowl for a campfire. Ensure you have a nice bed of hot coals for cooking.

2. Cook the Bacon: Lay the bacon strips on the griddle and cook them until they become crispy and render their fat. Remove the cooked bacon and place them on a paper towel to drain.

3. Grill the Slider Buns: In the remaining bacon fat on the griddle, grill the slider buns until they become lightly toasted. Set them aside.

4. Form and Season the Sliders: Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions and shape them into slider-sized patties. Season the sliders with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. Cook the Sliders: Place the seasoned sliders on the hot griddle. Let them cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired level of doneness. In the final minutes of cooking, place a slice of smoked Gouda on each slider and allow it to melt.

6. Caramelize the Onions: While the sliders are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on a corner of the griddle. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook them until they become soft and caramelized, soaking up the bacon-infused flavor.

7. Assemble the Sliders:

• To assemble each slider, place a cheesy slider patty on the bottom half of a bun.
• Top with a generous portion of caramelized onions.
• Add a strip of crispy bacon.
• Finish with your choice of condiments – some sliders with Dijon mustard and others with ketchup. Pickles are optional.
• Place the top bun on the stack to complete your delicious slider.

8. Serve and Enjoy: The smoky aroma from the griddle, the savory bacon, and the sweet caramelized onions will make these sliders absolutely irresistible. Enjoy your smoky bacon sliders as a tasty treat during your outdoor adventure, just like the text describes.