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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 (flour - baking soda).
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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; 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, brushing with oil and lemon juice.
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Broil for 3-5 minutes or until edges begin to curl, turning once.
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BE CAREFUL - DO NOT OVERCOOK!
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To assemble sandwiches: split biscuits.
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Spread both cut sides with relish.
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Top one half with oyster and cover with second half.
