2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, grated and patted dry
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 1/2 tablespoons juice
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup chopped chives
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning, such as McCormick, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
8 slices applewood smoked bacon or turkey bacon, optional
4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, thinly sliced, optional
Toss the apples with lemon zest and juice. Add the yogurt, chives, 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon jerk seasoning. Stir to combine and refrigerate.
Mix together the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 1/2 tablespoons jerk seasoning. Add the ground pork and combine. Shape into patties. Press your thumb in the center of each to prevent burger bulge when they cook.
Cook the bacon. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cover the bacon with foil to keep warm.
Gill pork patties and top each patty with a quarter of the cheese.
Place a pork patty on a toasted roll bottom, top with bacon slices, a quarter of the apple slaw and a roll top.
