Bacon-Wrapped Pork & Apple Patties

Ingredients:

1 pound ground pork -- lean
3/4 cup quick cooking 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 bacon slices
1 large tart apple -- cored and wedged
1/2 medium onion -- cut in small wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

1. 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.
2. Form into 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.
3. Meanwhile in a small skillet, cook and stir apples and onions in hot oil until tender. Sprinkle lightly with salt; serve with patties.