How To Prepare Smoked Herring #FoodFAQ | ChrisDeLaRosa.com

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness without refined sugars.

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is similar in taste and texture, while sardines are often less expensive.

Wear gloves when handling smoked herring fillets.

Open windows or turn on the stove fan to manage the strong smell.

Place the smoked herring fillets in a deep, wide bowl.

Pour boiling water over the herring to soak and rehydrate it, which helps remove some salt and tenderize the fish.

Let the herring sit in the boiling water for about 25 minutes until the water is cool to the touch.

Pour the water out into the sink and allow the herring to rest.

Shred the herring into smaller pieces, being cautious of any tough bones that should be removed to avoid choking.

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