I do not know if anyone out there has tried these, but it has been mine and my wife's favorite hors d'oeuvres/appetizer for years. I could make a meal out of these (with some beer of course). I have not tried smoking these yet. We normally use pre-smoked bacon.
Drain a can of whole water chestnuts and refill with soy sauce. Let sit in refrig for a minimum of 1 hour. The longer it sits the stronger the soy flavor and the more salty it becomes.
After appropriate time drain and wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around it and attach with tooth pick. Do not completely cover with bacon.
Broil until bacon is done.
This sounds real good. I may have to try this one.
It IS good. It is also easy, fast, and hard to mess up.