Marinated Herring

Ingredients

4 spiced herring (packed in a rosy brine in large tins)
4 Tbs. (1/4 cup) 7% vinegar
1 dl (1/3 cup) water
2-3 Tbs. sugar
1-2 onions
1-2 bay leaves

Instructions

1) Soak the herring in cold water overnight.

2) Bring vinegar, water, sugar & bay leaves to a boil. Cool.

3) Clean the herring & rinse well. Skin & fillet the fish.

4) Dry the fillets well. Cut into 2 cm (3/4") lengths.

5) Peel & slice the onion.

6) Layer herring & onion in a jar.

7) Pour over the cold brine.

8) Chill 24 hrs. before serving.

9) Serve w/bread or Bergen kringle. Enjoy!