Drain 1 can of whole water chestnuts 
Marinate overnight in: 
 ½ cup soy sauce 
 ¼ cup catsup 
 ¼ cup cooking oil 
 1 clove garlic 
 ¼ t pepper 
Wrap each chestnut in one third strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Discard marinade. 

Pack 8 X 8 inch pan with ¼" of brown sugar. 
Place chestnuts in pan and bake for 30 minutes at 375. Keep warm while serving.