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Pickled Herring
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Pickled Herring

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

117
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Fat
28g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Dill Seed 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2lbs saltherring fillets
  • 3/4cup water
  • 3/4cup white vinegar
  • 1bay leaf
  • 2cloves garlic
  • 1/4teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1/4teaspoon dill seeds
  • 1/3cup granulated sugar
  • 1red onion
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Directions

1

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

Recipe sourced from fandom

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