Tamale Pie - Good Food St. Louis

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 tsp. kosher salt (divided)
• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 3 Tbs. olive oil or bacon fat
• 2 pounds ground pork (or ground beef)
• 1 lb. fresh chorizo sausage
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• 2 jalapeños (finely chopped (I use just one))
• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (may sub frozen)
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbs. chili powder
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese