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Shhh Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 (3-oz) cans sardines
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise, divided
• 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds
• 2 teaspoons dried chives
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon finely ground sea salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pickle or caper brine
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 7 to 10 lettuce leaves, torn into 4-inch pieces
• 14 cucumber slices

Directions

1. Mash the sardines in a bowl.
2. Add 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise, the crushed pork rinds, chives, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the paprika, onion powder, and thyme.
3. Stir to combine.
4. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5. Scoop up 1 tablespoon of the sardine mixture and roll it, then flatten to a 1/2-inch patty and place in the pan.
6. Repeat with the remaining mixture, making a total of 16 patties.
7. Cook the patties for 3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the patties from the pan.
9. Stir the remaining 1/3 cup of mayonnaise and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a dish along with the mustard, pickle brine, and cayenne pepper.
10. To assemble the sliders, place the lettuce pieces on a plate.
11. Spoon a bit of sauce on a piece of lettuce, then place a sardine patty on top, followed by a cucumber slice and another dollop of sauce.
12. Top with a second piece of lettuce.
13. Repeat with the remaining lettuce, sauce, patties, and cucumber slices and serve.

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