Cracklin Corn Bread:

2 c.cornmeal
1/2 c.all-purpose flour
1 tsp.salt
1 tsp.baking soda
1 tsp.sugar
1/2 c.cracklins
2 c.buttermilk
1 egg,beaten
1/4 c.bacon drippings

Combine first 6 ingredients in bowl.Add buttermilk,egg & bacon drippings.

Stir till dry ingredients are moistened.

Spoon batter into preheated greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Bake @ 450 degrees F. for 40-45 or till done.(Or may be baked @ 450 degrees for 20 minutes in a preheated greased 10 inch cast iron skillet.)