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
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Makes
approx 1 quart; depends upon the size of herring
Ingredients
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3
large salt herring; 8 fillets
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1/2 cup
cold water
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1/2 cup
sugar (may need 1 cup)
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1/2 cup
chopped onion (red)
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3
bay leaves
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12
whole allspice
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Dash
white pepper
Directions
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Soak the herring in cold water overnight.
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Split, skin and remove all bones
Cut in strips crosswise
Place in china or glass dish.
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Mix ingredients and pour over herring.
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Put into glass jars or covered dish for storage.
Best made several days ahead and stored in refrigerator.
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