Pickled Herring Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Miltz Herring - 6 fillets
 Onion4
 Vinegar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Spice2 Teaspoon
 Bay leaves2
 Sour cream3/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1) Under running water, wash the herring
2) In a bowl, add the fish and water and allow to soak for about 6 hours
3) Drain the water and keep aside
4) In a glass jar or bowl, arrange the fish and onions in alternating layers
5) In a saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice and the bay leaves to a boil
6) Allow the liquid to cool slightly and then pour over the herring
7) Cover the jar or dish tightly and allow the liquid to mix well
8) Place in the refrigerator for about 49 hours

SERVING
9) Serve the fish with cracker, pita bread, toast or bread finger with the pickling liquid mixed in sour cream
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