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INGREDIENTS
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1 quart buttermilk
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1? pounds fresh fish fillets (such as catfish, flounder, trout or grouper), cut into serving pieces
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1 cup self-rising flour, seasoned with salt, pepper and a pinch of cayenne
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1 scant cup vegetable oil, peanut oil or lard, or more as needed
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1 tablespoon bacon grease or butter
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Lemon wedges and tartar sauce, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought, for serving
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles or sweet pickle relish
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2 green onions (scallions), white and firm green parts, minced
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill
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Fresh lemon juice to taste (start with 2 teaspoons)
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Cayenne or Dijon mustard (optional)