Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1/2
cup
margarine

or butter



1/2
cup
bacon drippings





3
tablespoons
lemon juice





1
tablespoon
worcestershire sauce





1
teaspoon
salt





1
teaspoon
pepper





2
teaspoons
chili powder





2
cups
water

 butter is preferred in this dish for flavor, but you may prefer
margarine.

In a saucepan, combine margarine, bacon drippings, lemon  juice and worcestershire sauce.  Cook over low heat until butter  margarine melts. Dissolve Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder in water  and add to margarine mixture.  Bring to a boil.  Lower heat and simmer for  15 minutes.

Makes 3 1/2 cups.  Will serve to baste 5 lbs. brisket.