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 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
Instructions:
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.
