Steakhouse Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 pkg. (9 pk.) King’s Hawaiian® Original Hawaiian Sweet Pretzel Pre-Sliced Slider Buns
• 10 tbsp. salted butter
• 2 (16 oz.) Center Cut New York Strip Steaks
• 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 pkg. french fries
• 1 1/2 oz. arugula
• 1 shallot
• 1 red onion
• 1 lb. bacon
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup Cognac
• 1 tbsp. Cognac
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme