Pickled Herring

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 herring fillets
  • 6 1/4 c. white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 c. water
  • 3 c. sugar
  • 1 can bay leaves
  • 1 can allspice
  • red onion, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak fillets in cold water for 6 hours, changing water often. Rub fillets under cold water until not slick.
  2. 2
    Combine above ingredients; heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3
    Cool.
  4. 4
    Layer slices of herring, sliced red onion, bay leaves and whole allspice.
  5. 5
    Add brine; let stand for 3 days.

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