Home Cured Herring

Name: Home Cured Herring
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry white wine; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup fine sea salt; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons pickling spice; 2 to 3 dry hot peppers; 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 pounds scaled and gutted fresh herring

Eats Now Editorial Team · 142 kcal · General

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Home Cured Herring – a delicious recipe with white wine, white vinegar, water, salt, light brown sugar, pickling spice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2 cups dry white wine
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup fine sea salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons pickling spice
2 to 3 dry hot peppers
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 pounds scaled and gutted fresh herring

1
In a non-corrosive pot, combine all ingredients except fish.
2
Bring to the boil, reduce, and simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Add fish to simmering brine and poach 12 minutes before removing from the heat.
4
Let stand to cool 1 hour before placing in a non-corrosive container large enough to hold all the liquid.
5
Cover container and refrigerate fish totally submerged in brine for 3 days.
6
Serve with black bread, sour cream, and onions.

142

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry white wine, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup fine sea salt, and more.

Yes, Home Cured Herring falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
142 kcal
Category
General

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