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Sweet and crunchy bacon bites

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  • Prep Time20 mins
  • Total Time40 mins
  • Makes6 Servings
Sweet and crunchy bacon bites

Crunchy bacon bites Photo, Roberto Caruso

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 9 slices bacon

  • 9 canned whole water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and patted dry

  • 1/4 fresh pineapple, cut into 9 1-in. pieces

SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce

  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch

  • 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger

Instructions

  • POSITION rack in top third of oven. Preheat to 450F. Spray a wire cooling rack with oil and set on a large baking sheet.

  • CUT bacon slices in half crosswise to make 18 pieces. Arrange half the bacon strips on a cutting board. Set a water chestnut on each slice and wrap bacon around it. Lay seam-side down on rack. Repeat with remaining bacon, wrapping strips around pineapple pieces.

  • BAKE in top third of oven until tops are crispy and browned, about 20 min. Flip bacon bites and bake 5 more min. Remove from oven and lightly dab with paper towels. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • COMBINE water with sugar, vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, cornstarch and ginger in a small saucepan and set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 min. Transfer sauce to a small bowl. Serve with warm bacon bites.


Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 130, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fat 8g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 277mg.
Good source of vitamin B12.

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