Bacon wrapped water chestnuts

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

Open 2 cans of whole water chestnuts and drain them in the sink.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup chili sauce. Whisk until super smooth.

Optionally, add garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the sauce for additional flavor.

Cut the bacon in half.

Wrap each water chestnut with half a slice of bacon, rotating the chestnut and folding the bacon back over it. Secure with a toothpick.

Place the wrapped water chestnuts in a tray.

Drizzle the prepared sauce over the wrapped water chestnuts, ensuring they are well coated.

Use a basting brush to spread the sauce evenly over the bacon.

Refrigerate the tray for about 2 hours to allow the sauce to marinate and the bacon to firm up.

Preheat the smoker to 225°F and place the tray inside.

Smoke the wrapped water chestnuts for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

After 30 minutes, optionally baste the bacon again with the sauce.

Check the bacon after 1 hour; it should be crispy without needing to broil or air fry.

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