Sweet and crunchy bacon bites
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- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes6 Servings
Crunchy bacon bites Photo, Roberto Caruso
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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