INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 lb bacon , strips sliced in thirds
  • 1 (8ounce)can water chestnuts
  • 3/4 cup spicy ketchup (Heinz spicy ketchup is good to use)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • long toothpicks

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat; cook the spicy ketchup with the brown sugar, stirring until no sugar granules remain; set aside (this can be done up to a day in advance).
  4. Dry each water chestnut using a paper towel.
  5. Wrap one small slice of bacon tightly around each water chestnut, then secure with a toothpick.
  6. Place into baking dish.
  7. Lightly cover the dish with foil.
  8. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or just until the bacon is crispy.
  9. If desired you may bake uncovered for a couple of minutes just to crisp up the bacon more.
  10. Remove from oven and drain the fat/grease.
  11. Drizzle the prepared sauce mixture over each chestnut, return to oven and bake uncovered for about 8-10 minutes more.