PICKLED HERRING

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A polish recipe. My Mom makes for Cristmas Eve. Just be sure to change the water while soaking. On New Years Eve after the toast it is Good Luck to have a bit of Herring.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs salt herring fillets
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon dill seed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 red onion

Steps:

  • Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Change water twice.
  • To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool.
  • Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut fish in 1-inch pieces removing bones.
  • Peel and slice onion.
  • Separate slices into rings.
  • Arrange herring and onion rings in alternate layers in sterilized jars.
  • Cover with pickling solution and cap.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.
  • The herring will keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

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