Pickled Herring

Author Notes: This recipe has withstood the test of time and been enjoyed by generations. As a child I looked forward to Christmas Eve for all the wonderful Swedish foods, especially the herring. As far as I can tell, this came from Sweden with my great grandmother and was recorded by my grandmother. It keeps well but hardly lasts beyond Christmas. —Anne Covino
Makes approx 1 quart; depends upon the size of herring
-
3
large salt herring; 8 fillets
-
1/2
cup cold water
-
1/2
cup sugar (may need 1 cup)
-
1/2
cup chopped onion (red)
-
3
bay leaves
-
12
whole allspice
-
dashes white pepper
- Soak the herring in cold water overnight.
- Split, skin and remove all bones Cut in strips crosswise Place in china or glass dish.
- Mix ingredients and pour over herring.
- Put into glass jars or covered dish for storage. Best made several days ahead and stored in refrigerator.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Family Recipe
More Great Recipes:
Seafood|Appetizer|Breakfast|Winter|Christmas
Showing out of comments
Showing 0 out of 0 comments