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Homemade Spicy Salt-Cured Mackerel
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Homemade Spicy Salt-Cured Mackerel

1140 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for the table and for drinks. Making spiced salt-cured mackerel at home is very simple—just follow the step-by-step instructions for this recipe. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting until it's ready. It can be served warm or chilled.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Clean the fish, remove the innards and head, cut into pieces, and rinse.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Slice the onion into half-moons.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Layer in a jar, alternating onion and fish, sprinkling with spices.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Cook the brine—pickling solution: bring water to a boil, add salt, sugar, vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Cool to room temperature.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Pour the cooled brine over the fish, cover with a lid, and refrigerate for 24 hours.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    After one day, the mackerel is ready.