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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 pieces of fish 29g Recipe makes 50 pieces of fish) The following items or measurements are not included below: whole mixed pickling spices
Calories 30
Calories from Fat 9		(29%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.0g	1%
	Saturated Fat 0.2g	1%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg		2%
Sodium 10mg		0%
Potassium 54mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.1g	0%
	Sugars 2.4g
Protein 2.1g		4%
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Solomon Gundy

Recipe #49317 | 35 min | 30 min prep | add private note

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By: Barefoot Beachcomber
Dec 19, 2002

This is a very old recipe from the Lunenburg area of Nova Scotia. It is usually served as an appetizer. Serve the squares of herring with slices of raw onion on a cracker or tiny toast and garnish with a bit of pickled red pepper. I haven't included the overnight soak time in the prep time.

50 pieces of fish (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 whole salt herring fillets
1 tablespoon whole mixed pickling spice
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
4 medium onions, sliced

Directions

1
Remove heads and tails from herring.
2
Soak herring in cold water for 12 hours or overnight, changing water once or twice.
3
Thoroughly clean and skin the herring, taking care to remove all bones.
4
Cut into 1 inch squares.
5
Tie the pickling spice in a cheesecloth bag.
6
In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar and sugar.
7
Add the spice bag and boil for 5 minutes.
8
Cool.
9
In a large glass container, alternately layer the herring and onion slices.
10
Pour the cooled marinade over the herring.
11
If you want a spicier taste, add the spice bag to the mixture.
12
Keep refrigerated.