Pickled Herring

1. 1

   Dissolve 3 tablespoons of the salt in 3 cups cold water.

2. 2

   Place the herring fillets in the saltwater, cover, and refrigerate for about 12 hours.

3. 3

   Place the remaining salt, the vinegar, sugar, allspice berries, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a small saucepan with 1 cup water.

4. 4

   Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and cool.

5. 5

   Remove the herring from the saltwater and place in a shallow baking dish.

6. 6

   Lay the onion on top of the fish, then pour on the pickling mixture.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate overnight.

8. 8

   Serve directly from the dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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