While you can and should take a minute to add an inexpensive silicone basting brush set to your shopping list, the best you can do now is improvise. Fortunately, it's easy to craft one from things ...

a basting brush, tongs, and a handy canister for storage. Carote, the maker of one of our favorite frying pans, has a 10-piece collection with soft silicone tips and smooth wooden handles.