Skillet Cornbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2. 2
   Brown the chopped bacon in a 10inch cast iron skillet.
3. 3
   Add the garlic and jalapeno and saute until softened using the bacon fat.
4. 4
   In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper and mix well.
5. 5
   In another, smaller bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter.
6. 6
   Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined.
7. 7
   Quickly pour the cornmeal batter into the skillet.
8. 8
   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cornbread is firm and golden brown on the top.
9. 9
   Let it sit for 5 minutes and then cut into wedges and serve with hot butter on the side.