Pickled Herring

== Ingredients ==
* 2 lbs salt herring fillets
* ¾ cup water
* ¾ cup white vinegar
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 cloves garlic
* ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
* ¼ teaspoon whole allspice
* ¼ teaspoon dill seeds
* ⅓ cup granulated sugar
* 1 red onion
== Directions ==
# Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
# Change water twice.
# To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
# Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool.
# Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
# Cut in 1-inch pieces removing bones.
# Peel and slice onion.
# Separate slices into rings.
# Arrange herring and onion rings in alternate layers in sterilized jars.
# Cover with pickling solution and cap.
# Refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.
# The herring will keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.
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