Pickled Herring (Inlagd Sill) - European Recipe

Pickled Herring (Inlagd Sill)

🌍 European, Scandinavia Difficulty: ●●●○○

Herring was the economic backbone of medieval Baltic trade, and pickling allowed the catch to be transported and stored for months.

Ingredients

• 400 g salt herring fillets (or brined herring)
• 200 ml white wine vinegar
• 150 ml water
• 100 g superfine sugar
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp whole allspice
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh dill

Method

1. Soaking — Soak salt herring in cold water overnight, changing water twice; drain.
2. Step 2 — Bring vinegar, water, and sugar to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool.
3. Layering — Layer herring, onion, carrot, and spices in a clean jar.
4. Pouring — Pour cooled brine over to cover; add dill.
5. Refrigerating — Refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving; best after 2–3 days.
6. Serving — Serve on rye bread with sour cream, dill, and mustard.

Tags: salt herring fillets, white wine vinegar, superfine sugar, onion, carrot · Source: Observatory Recipe Research Kitchen