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Homemade Herring in Brine
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Homemade Herring in Brine

600 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect with the table and with drinks. Herring has always been considered a "people's" fish thanks to its low price. Such fish is very simple to prepare, and the result is always excellent. This recipe has been my go-to for many years. For every holiday we always have the most delicious herring. I'm eager to share it with you. It can be served warm or chilled.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Thaw the herring, gut it, remove the head, and rinse thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    In the container where you will be salting the herring, mix water, salt, sugar, vinegar, pepper, and a bay leaf.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Place the herring in the marinade and put it in the refrigerator.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    After 3 days, the herring is ready.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Cut the herring into pieces, marinate the onion in a mixture of vinegar and water. Arrange the onion rings on the herring.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Or make herring fillets.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Garnish with onion and herbs.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    This herring is incredibly delicious and wonderful. Cook with pleasure!