2 (5 oz.) cans water chestnuts, drained
1/2 c. soy sauce
granulated sugar, as needed
16 strips bacon, cut in half crosswise

Marinate chestnuts in soy sauce for 30 minutes. Drain. Roll chestnuts lightly in sugar. Wrap with bacon strips and secure with toothpicks. Place on rack in baking pan.

Bake at 400°F, until bacon is brown and crisp. Serve hot.