Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (Pūpūs)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Marinating Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    32 bacon wrapped water chestnuts

  • Calories

    77 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American, Hawaiian

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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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 
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Instructions

  1. Cut 16 ounces bacon strips in half so that you have 2 to 5-inch pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  6. Drain and discard the marinade. Place the wrapped water chestnuts on the baking sheet in a single layer.
  7. 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 Information

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Serving 1piece Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 299mg (12%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32bacon wrapped water chestnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 299mg 12%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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