Fudgy Pecan Pie

1 pie crust -- unbaked

4 ounces sweet cooking chocolate

OR 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate -- * 1/4 cup margarine or butter

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup hot water

2 eggs -- well beaten

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups pecan halves -- or pieces

1 t oven to 35 degrees. In medium saucepan,

over low hea with margari e. Stir in sweetened condensed milk, hot well.

Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared pie crust. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set. Cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

* you can also use the premelted chocolate called choco bake instead of unsweetened squares.