Pickled Alaska Halibut

Ingredients

• 2 lbs halibut, thawed if necessary
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 10 peppercorns
• 4 whole cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• lemon slice, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into 1 inch pieces.

2. 2

   In large saucepan, combine water, vinegar, wine, sugar, oil and seasonings.

3. 3

   Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Return to full boil; add halibut.

5. 5

   Simmer gently 3 to 5 minutes or until halibut barely flakes when tested with a fork.

6. 6

   Layer halibut, onion and thinly sliced lemon in 1-1/2 quart serving bowl; pour stock over all.

7. 7

   Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

8. 8

   Before serving, drain; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.