Fiesta Cornbread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. melted shortening
1 c. self-rising cornmeal
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sour cream
1 small onion, chopped
4 or 5 finely chopped jalapeno peppers

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Pour shortening into 10-inch iron skillet and place in oven to heat.
Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well.
Pour all but 2 tablespoons of heated shortening into cornmeal mixture; mix well.
Pour batter into hot skillet and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.