Midsummer Buffet: Herring
We all know that herring is the top dish to include on your Midsummer table! Serve it on its own with boiled potatoes, soused herring, chives and chopped onion and sour cream.
30 Minutes
12 Servings
Ingredients
How to do it
30 gram salt
9.5 dl water, divided
450 gram herring fillets
250 gram distilled or white wine vinegar
30 gram sugar
1/2 tbsp mustard seed
1 tbsp whole allspice
1 tbsp black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
3 cloves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion thinly sliced
Heat 9.5 dl water enough to dissolve salt. Let this brine cool to room temperature. When it does, submerge the herring fillets in the brine and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours. Meanwhile, bring the sugar, vinegar, the remaining cup of water and all the spices to a boil. Simmer 5 minutes, then turn off the heat and let this steep until cool.
When the herring have brined, layer them in a glass jar with the sliced lemon and red onion. Divide the spices between your containers if you are using more than one. Pour over the cooled pickling liquid and seal the jars. Wait at least a day before eating. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.