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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Pūpūs)

Water chestnuts are wrapped in bacon and then marinated to perfection for a tasty little snack we can't get enough of. Our recipe has been perfected over 30 years for the perfect pūpū.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: Bacon wrapped Water Chestnuts
Servings: 32 bacon wrapped water chestnuts
Author: Caytlin McCleery

Equipment

  • toothpicks

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces bacon
  • 16 ounces drained whole water chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup lemon lime soda
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

Instructions

  • Cut 16 ounces bacon strips in half so that you have 2 to 5-inch pieces.
  • Wrap the bacon around 16 ounces drained whole water chestnuts and secure it with a toothpick. Place all wrapped chestnuts into a container like a 9x9 pan or deep pie dish.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup lemon lime soda, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Pour the mixture over the wrapped water chestnuts, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator. Marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Drain and discard the marinade. Place the wrapped water chestnuts on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-40 minutes until bacon is crisp.

Notes

If you want to bake these so that the bacon is not swimming in grease you can place a rack on top of a sheet pan. Coat the rack with cooking spray. This way the bacon will crisp up beautifully and the grease will be separated.  
You can also use an airfryer and bake them at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until bacon crisps. 
These work very well on a pellet grill because it is indirect heat. Smoke for 1 hour at 225 and then increase the heat to 300 until bacon crisps. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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