Tinned Sardine Rillettes with Vodka-pickled Cucumbers Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp of vodka
• 2 tbsp of caster sugar
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cucumber, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp of fronds of fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp pink peppercorns
• 120g of tinned sardines in oil
• 1 garlic clove, grated to a paste
• 30g of black olives, pitted and finely chopped
• 1 dash of chipotle hot sauce, or a pinch of smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp of parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp of fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tsp capers, finely chopped
• lemon juice, 1 squeeze
• 40g of butter, softened
• freshly ground black pepper to season
• bread, toasted