1 cup beer or apple cider*
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
Stir together the beer or cider, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over pork or beef in a plastic bag set in a bowl or shallow dish; close bag. Refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.
Makes about 1-1/4 cups (enough for 3 pounds meat).
*Note: Measure the beer after its foam has subsided.