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Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

dorothybartz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:51:47 GMT

The TOH recipe for Bacon wrapped water chestnuts was made for our progressive dinner. Loved by all and is always a request at various functions. Delish.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

MAllan — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:45:16 GMT

I've made these with undiluted frozen orange juice concentrate and soy sauce. They always turn out great. This version sounds good, too.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

gilda37 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:45:31 GMT

I'm going to try this recipe next week, and i will let you know the outcome/result.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

Suzamews — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:25:45 GMT

I make mine a little differently. There are one of the first appetizers to go.

I wrap the water chestnut with raw bacon then broil for approx. 5-6 minutes, drain the grease then broil again & drain one more time then add KC Masterpiece Original BBQ Sauce (this brand makes a big difference). Then broil for another couple minutes. The bacon and the sauce is nice and brown and crispy.

I also use a cookie cooling rack to put over the chestnuts when draining the grease.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

Subie — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:15:24 GMT

Made these for the first time for my writers group Christmas party last night, and they were a big hit. To save a bit of time, I used microwave bacon which, since it's precooked, cut out the frying step. Worked wonderfully. And the sauce is a great spicy kick. I'm thinking of using it in other recipes.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

sloppytoad — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:30:25 GMT

Been making these for years...have taken them to many holiday parties...

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

lmclay — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:49:59 GMT

this is something I am TOLD I MUST bring to any Christmas party I attend. I've been using it for years. Everybody loves them.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

merroge@yahoo.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:18:15 GMT

I have been using this recipe for years and I think it is wonderful!

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

jeresa — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:02:09 GMT

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

MAllan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:05:15 GMT

This is a different take on a recipe we've been using for years. We use an orange juice/soy/honey based sauce, and they come out terrific!

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

lboomers — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:39:52 GMT

Instead of cooking the bacon first, it's easier to wrap the uncooked bacon around the chestnuts, then bake for about 20 minutes. In the meantime, make your sauce, and after the first baking, drain grease, and then pour sauce over all and bake another 20 minutes.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

JuneBug26 — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:43:51 GMT

These are our favorite appetizer! In fact, we will be making them for a upcoming holiday party.

They are slightly labor intensive, but I have found that they freeze well. After baking, cover and freeze. When ready to serve, defrost and reheat in oven or crock pot.

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

LooneyLars — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:39:56 GMT

Re: Bacon Wate Chestnut Wraps

My family has made these for over 40 years on every holiday. Rather than adding a sauce, we put out little bowels of Soy Sauce to dunk them in.

Mary Larson

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

heldal — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:06:47 GMT

Re: Bacon Water Chestnut Wraps

susanhinman — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:14:39 GMT

I make these, but use one can of whole water chestnuts and one can of pineapple chunks. Guests love the combination and unless you look hard, you never know which you'll get! Like Ann, I bake first, drain off grease, then add the sauce (though my sauce is a little different) and even cut the bacon into fourths at times.