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Pickled Herring

Recipe #84131 | 15 min | 15 min prep | 2 pints (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: ~Rita~

A polish recipe. My Mom makes for Cristmas Eve. Just be sure to change the water while soaking. On New Years Eve after the toast it is Good Luck to have a bit of Herring.

Posted on: Feb 16, 2004

Ingredients

  • lbs salt herring fillet
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill seed
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 red onion
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
    2. 2
      Change water twice.
    3. 3
      To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
    4. 4
      Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool.
    5. 5
      Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
    6. 6
      Cut fish in 1-inch pieces removing bones.
    7. 7
      Peel and slice onion.
    8. 8
      Separate slices into rings.
    9. 9
      Arrange herring and onion rings in alternate layers in sterilized jars.
    10. 10
      Cover with pickling solution and cap.
    11. 11
      Refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.
    12. 12
      The herring will keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

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    From: bluemoon downunder

    On Nov 6, 2005

    One of my ex-mothers-in-law – my Israeli ex-mother-in-law – used to make this, and make an even bigger deal about how long it took her to make it, but now I see that though yes there’s some time between the making and the eating, it’s incredibly simple and easy to make. I made this yesterday, so I’ll have to wait a few days before I can report back on it. But for the moment, the simplicity and clarity of the instructions – and for the demystifying of this recipe – five stars, without a doubt!

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    From: KITTENCAL

    On Jun 16, 2004

    Rita, this is the most wonderful recipe for Pickled herring. I just love this stuff, and could eat it constantly. I am always purchasing the store-bought kind, but not anymore, I will be making my own from now on, this is so good!.....There is just no way that this will be in my fridge for 3 weeks (mabey 3 days!)...Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, I will be making this again and again, I love it!.....Kitten

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 pints 723g

    Recipe makes 2 pints)

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns

    Calories 893
    Calories from Fat 370 (41%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 41.1g 63%
    Saturated Fat 9.3g 46%
    Monounsaturated Fat 17.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 9.7g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 272mg 90%
    Sodium 416mg 17%
    Potassium 1646mg 47%
    Total Carbohydrate 41.0g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
    Sugars 36.0g
    Protein 82.2g 164%
    Vitamin A 426mcg 8%
    Vitamin B6 1.5mg 74%
    Vitamin B12 62.0mcg 1033%
    Vitamin C 7mg 12%
    Vitamin E 5mcg 16%
    Calcium 290mg 29%
    Iron 5mg 30%

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