Swedish Delight! Pickled Herring (Sill i lag): Unique Traditional Flavor

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while distilled vinegar is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be more affordable.

herring

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Mackerel is a healthier fish option, while sardines are often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavor notes of bay leaves.

Cut the herring fillets into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, mix white vinegar and sugar in equal parts to create the marinade base.

Add black peppercorns, bay leaves, and grain mustard to the marinade mixture.

Dip the herring pieces into the marinade, ensuring they are well covered.

Add sliced red onion and fresh dill to the mixture.

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to blend and herring to marinate.

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