
Salted Mackerel in a Bag
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. Make salted mackerel at home—it will turn out no worse than store-bought, and even several times better. The fish comes out lightly salted and tasty. You'll only need a minimal set of spices and a regular bag. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all ingredients.
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Step 2

Mix the sugar and salt. Add ground black pepper if desired.
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Step 3

Clean the mackerel, removing the innards, and cut off the head. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 4

Place the mackerel in a plastic bag.
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Step 5

Sprinkle the fish with spices on all sides.
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Step 6

Wrap the mackerel in a bag and place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Salt the fish using the dry method.
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Step 7

Wipe the ready salted mackerel with paper towels to remove any remaining salt, sugar, and spices.
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Step 8

Cut the salted mackerel into portion-sized pieces.
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Step 9

Serve the prepared appetizer at the table.