how to preserve pickled herring
Directions. 1  Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. 2  Change water twice. 3  To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. 4  Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool. 5  Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. 6  Cut fish in 1-inch pieces ...