Bacon-Wrapped Pork and Apple Patties

Bacon-Wrapped Pork and Apple Patties

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	pound	lean ground pork
3/4	cup	quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2	teaspoon	ground sage
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1/4	teaspoon	dried thyme -- crushed
1/3	cup	applesauce
1	large	egg -- slightly beaten
1/4	cup	minced green onion
4	slices	bacon
1	large	tart green apple -- cored and cut in thirds
1/2	medium	onion -- cut in small wedges
1	tablespoon	olive oil

Preparation:

In a large bowl combine oats, sage, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir in applesauce, egg and green onion; mix well. Stir in ground pork until well blended. Form into 4 patties about 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Wrap a bacon strip around each patty; secure with a toothpick. Grill or broil 4-5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile in a small skillet, cook and stir apples and onions in hot oil until tender. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve with patties.