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Heat up oven to 400 degrees with a cast iron skillet inside. Put the shortening into the skillet and let it melt.
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In a large mixing bowl, add in the corn meal mix, flour, eggs & buttermilk. Whisk together until combined well.
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Take the pan of shortening out of the oven, and carefully pour the melted liquid into the cornbread mix. Stir to blend together.
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Pour the mixture into the cast iron skillet, then bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
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You’ll know it’s ready when it browns well on top and starts to pull away a bit from the sides of the pan.