Nashville Hot Pork Belly Sliders with Pickles and Buttermilk Ranch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Spicy fried pork belly bites served in mini buns with crisp pickles and cooling buttermilk ranch, a bold nod to Nashville flavors. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork belly slices
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
for frying vegetable oil
8 mini slider buns
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
1/2 cup buttermilk ranch dressing

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb pork belly into 1/2-inch thick bite-sized pieces. Season 1 cup all-purpose flour with 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Dip pork belly pieces into 1/2 cup buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F. Fry pork belly pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Warm 8 mini slider buns by toasting lightly.
Step 5: Assemble sliders by spreading 1 tbsp buttermilk ranch dressing on the bottom half of each bun, topping with fried pork belly pieces, then layering 2 tbsp dill pickle slices before closing with the top bun.
Step 6: Serve immediately for a spicy, crunchy, and creamy bite-sized treat.