When you get right down to it, this is a simple dish of seared halibut, an elemental stew of guanciale and vegetables, wilted romaine lettuce, and parsnip puree.
If you're not familiar with it, buttermilk pie is made with a creamy custard. Some call it sugar pie down here. From the book Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen.
Never throw out the juice left behind in a dill pickle jar. It's a bit like liquid gold, flavored by the pickles and perfectly salty for brining. This recipe delivers juicy meat with a zingy tang encased in a crispy coating.
Great with crab cakes, tuna cakes, and salmon patties. It's great to dip your shrimp, fish and chips into. Actually it is good alongside any meat. It makes a mean salad dressing too, like a spicy thousand island. Use it as a sandwich or hamburger topping.