Rolmops

Directions

1. 1
   Sterilize a one quart jar.
2. 2
   Soak herring in water overnight.
3. 3
   Clean herring, remove head, leaving skin.
4. 4
   Cut in half down belly, remove bones.
5. 5
   Each herring will yield two filets.
6. 6
   Wrap each herring filet around a pickle.
7. 7
   Fasten with a toothpick.
8. 8
   Place herring rolls in the jar, along with the onion, pepper, lemon, bay leaf and peppercorns.
9. 9
   Mix vinegar, water and salt.
10. 10
    Pour over contents in jar.
11. 11
    Seal jar tightly.
12. 12
    Place a label with the date on the jar.
13. 13
    Refrigerate for at least a week before using.
14. 14
    Will keep up to six weeks in the refrigerator.