Jalapeno Cornbread

1 C self-rising cornmeal
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 oz shredded cheddar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 C milk
3 Tbsp bacon drippings
1 tsp garlic powder
3 large eggs
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 x 7oz can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
1 x 2oz jar diced pimientos, drained

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl: add Cheddar and 8 ingredients, stirring until dry ingredients are moist. Spoon ingredients into a greased 10" pan. Bake at 350 for 45 miknutes or until golden.