Cornbread-Georgia Pecan Dressing - Georgia Pecans

Ingredients

• Cornbread- 2 cups white cornmeal
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Dressing- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons bacon fat
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 large shallots, finely chopped
• 2-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 3 cups Georgia pecan halves, toasted
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste