"Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
...
> zxcvbob wrote:
>>
>> I think instead of trimming off the fat, I should have cut the brisket
>> in half and used the fatty end for chili and the lean end for hamburger
>> meat. I'm not sure what I'll do with the fat; I used to make soap with
>> it, but I can't find a source for small quantities of lye anymore.
>
> It's available on eBay.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220298382760
>
> That's where the meth lab chemists buy it.

Or make your own.
http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_ashlye.html

TFM®