Canned Mackerel

Description

Perfect for the table and with drinks. Version,

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   First, take care of the fish. Remove the head, tail, and fins. Gut it and rinse thoroughly under running water.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cut into medium-sized pieces and place in a deep bowl. Pour in vinegar (if you have vinegar essence on hand, it's better to use that) and about a liter of water. Leave the fish for about 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Meanwhile, prepare all the spices you will be using.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Transfer the fish from the liquid into a deep bowl. Add salt and sugar. Mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add a few peppercorns and a bay leaf.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Pour in the vegetable oil and mix everything thoroughly once more.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Pour a spoonful of water into the bottom of a clean jar and pack the fish tightly, but not quite to the top of the jar.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Cover the jar with a clean lid (just cover it—do not seal it!) and place it in the oven.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Homemade mackerel preserves should be cooked at the lowest possible temperature for about 5 hours.

10. 10

    Step 10

    After that, seal the jar and put it back in the oven. In about half an hour, you can turn off the oven, flip the jar upside down, and leave it in the oven until it has completely cooled.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Here is a simple way to make canned mackerel. Remember, you can always experiment with the spices.