WATER CHESTNUTS AND BACON

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This was adapted from the Company's Coming Appetizers Cookbook. I use sliced water chestnuts as they make for a more "dainty" appetizer. Prep time includes time to marinate.

Provided by Saturn

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 appys, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

274 ml sliced water chestnuts, drained (Small can)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white sugar
8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise (half cooked or raw)

Steps:

  • Marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce for 30 mnutes to 1 hour. Stir them often to distribute.
  • Remove chestnuts and coat in sugar.
  • Wrap bacon around 2 or 3 slices of chestnut, securing with a toothpick. Arrange on baking sheet. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven for 10-20 minutes until bacon is cooked. May also be broiled.
  • For variety, try rolling them in brown sugar.
  • Sugar may be omitted entirely if preferred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 693.1, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3.8

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