Tom's Chipotle And Crackling Cornbread

Course :	Cornbreads
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

1 1/2	cups	yellow cornmeal
1	cup	all-purpose flour
2	large	eggs
3	tablespoons	baking powder
2	tablespoons	melted shortening or lard
1	teaspoon	salt
3	medium	chipotle peppers -- finely chopped
1/2	small	yellow onion -- finely chopped
4	cloves	garlic -- minced fine
3	medium	dried tomatoes -- minced fine
1/2	cup	pork cracklings
1 1/4	cups	beer

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Pour mixture into a greased cast-iron skillet. Preheat oven to 450F. Place skillet into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until top is golden brown and toothpick can be inserted into the bread and removed clean. Serve warm.