Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 (8 oz.) cans La Choy water chestnuts
2 lb. thick sliced bacon
1 (14 oz.) bottle tomato catsup
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce

Preparation

Open chestnuts and drain all water off; place on a paper towel to drain excess moisture.
Cut bacon slices in half and wrap 1/2 bacon strip around each chestnut and secure with round toothpicks. Place on broiler rack with 1 cup water in bottom of broiler pan (this keeps down grease splatters); broil until bacon is crisp, turning frequently to keep from burning.
Placed bacon wrapped chestnuts in large baking dish, side by side, and prepare the sauce as follows:
Empty catsup in a small saucepan.
Add sugar and soy sauce; bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly.
Cook for 5 minutes, then pour over chestnuts in baking dish.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for approximately 30 minutes; remove and serve.
May be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, then heat and serve. Serves approximately 8 to 10 people.