Grilled Oysters And Biscuits

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I came across this recipe while looking for interesting sandwich ideas and thought this sounded wonderful! Recipe source: bon appetit (march 1986)

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Steps

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To make biscuits: preheat oven to 450-degrees f.

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Grease baking sheets.

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In a large bowl sift together first 5 ingredients.

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Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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Stir in buttermilk until dough comes together.

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Turn dough out onto floured board and knead for about 10 times , adding more flour if dough becomes sticky.

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Roll dough out to a thickness of 3 / 16 inch and cut 16 rounds using a 2-inch biscuit cutter.

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Transfer to prepared sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Cool on wire racks.

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To make relish: in a skillet over medium heat fry bacon until crisp.

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Remove and drain on paper towels.

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Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of grease.

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Stir water into skillet and then add tomatoes , bell peppers and garlic , simmering for 15 - 20 minutes or until vegetables are soft and mixture thickens , stirring occasionally.

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Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

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Crumble in bacon.

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Set aside.

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Preheat broiler.

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Arrange oysters on broiler pan , br.

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Ingredients

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flour, dried dill, baking powder, salt, baking soda, vegetable shortening, buttermilk, bacon, water, tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic cloves, parsley, pepper, oysters, vegetable oil, lemon juice