Pickled Herring Recipe Recipe

Name: Pickled Herring Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless salted herring fillets; 1 1/2 cups water, plus more for soaking the herring; 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 15 whole allspice berries; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 large sprigs fresh dill; 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless salted herring fillets
1 1/2 cups water, plus more for soaking the herring
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
15 whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 large sprigs fresh dill
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1
Place herring in a 4- to 6-quart container and cover with water.
2
Refrigerate overnight, changing the water once.
3
Combine 1 1/2 cups water, vinegar, sugar, allspice berries, peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and bay leaf in a medium, nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4
Remove from heat and let come to room temperature.
5
Stir in lemon juice.
6
Drain herring fillets, rinse, and pat dry.
7
Slice crosswise into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
8
Arrange fish in a nonreactive dish or container with a tightfitting lid.
9
Arrange dill, carrots, and onion on top of fish, and pour cooled brine into the dish.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 4 days.
11
To serve, remove herring from the brine and eat plain, with the pickled carrots and onion, or with and toast.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless salted herring fillets, 1 1/2 cups water, plus more for soaking the herring, 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Pickled Herring Recipe 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.

Pickled Herring Recipe

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