Name: Sardine Rillettes
Ingredients: 2 (5-oz.) tins sardines packed in oil; ½ lemon, zested and juiced; 6 Tbsp. salted European butter, at room temperature; Freshly ground black pepper; Crusty bread, for serving

Ingredients

2 (5-oz.) tins sardines packed in oil
½ lemon, zested and juiced
6 Tbsp. salted European butter, at room temperature
Freshly ground black pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps

Drain the sardines from their oil, reserving the oil for another use. In a medium bowl, add the sardines and lemon zest and use a fork to crush the sardines into small pieces. Add the lemon juice, butter, and pepper and use the fork to mix together until combined. Season with more pepper if desired and serve with bread.