Beans and Cornbread

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 4 cups dried pinto beans
• 4 slices thick cut bacon, (cut into 1-inch slices)
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper ((more or less, as desired))
• 1 teaspoon salt
• seasonings: chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder & oregano ((sprinkle in, as desired))
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons shortening
• optional addition: one small can of diced green chiles
• sour cream, fresh cilantro, chopped onions, grated cheese, chopped tomato