Bacon-Wrapped Pork and Apple Patties

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Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Preparation facts

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground pork

3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

1/2 tsp ground sage

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp 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 thin wedges

1/2 medium onion, cut in small wedges

1 Tbs olive oil

Directions

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

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 504

Calories from Fat 343 (68%)

% Daily Value*

58%Total Fat 38g

62%Saturated Fat 12.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g

Monounsaturated Fat 17.6g

49%Cholesterol 146mg

26%Sodium 621mg

15%Potassium 537mg

6%Total Carbohydrate 17g

9%Dietary Fiber 2.4g

Sugars 5g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

48%Protein 24g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

2006-09-07

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