Pickled Herring Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Place herring in a 4- to 6-quart container and cover with water.
2. 2
   Refrigerate overnight, changing the water once.
3. 3
   Combine 1 1/2 cups water, vinegar, sugar, allspice berries, peppercorns, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and bay leaf in a medium, nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and let come to room temperature.
5. 5
   Stir in lemon juice.
6. 6
   Drain herring fillets, rinse, and pat dry.
7. 7
   Slice crosswise into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
8. 8
   Arrange fish in a nonreactive dish or container with a tightfitting lid.
9. 9
   Arrange dill, carrots, and onion on top of fish, and pour cooled brine into the dish.
10. 10
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 4 days.
11. 11
    To serve, remove herring from the brine and eat plain, with the pickled carrots and onion, or with and toast.