Pickled Herring

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.

2. 2

   Change water twice.

3. 3

   To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool.

5. 5

   Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

6. 6

   Cut fish in 1-inch pieces.

7. 7

   Peel and slice onion.

8. 8

   Separate slices into rings.

9. 9

   Arrange herring and onion rings in alternate layers in sterilized jars.

10. 10

    Cover with pickling solution and cap.

11. 11

    Refrigerate 3 to 6 days before serving.

12. 12

    The herring will keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

13. 13

    Yields 2 pints.