Pickled Herring

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve 3 tablespoons of the salt in 3 cups cold water.
2. 2
   Place the herring fillets in the saltwater, cover, and refrigerate for about 12 hours.
3. 3
   Place the remaining salt, the vinegar, sugar, allspice berries, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a small saucepan with 1 cup water.
4. 4
   Stir over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and cool.
5. 5
   Remove the herring from the saltwater and place in a shallow baking dish.
6. 6
   Lay the onion on top of the fish, then pour on the pickling mixture.
7. 7
   Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. 8
   Serve directly from the dish.