Scandinavian Pickled Herring with CIA Chef Lars Kronmark

herring fillets

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: sardines

Sardines are often more affordable and still provide a similar flavor profile.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor and potential health benefits.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey can provide sweetness with a unique flavor.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: green onions

Shallots add a subtle flavor, while green onions are often less expensive.

Start with salted herring fillets that need to be de-salted.

Soak the salted herring in water for 24 hours to remove the salt.

After soaking, the herring will look smaller and less salty.

Prepare the herring brine by combining 1 part vinegar, 2 parts sugar, and 3 parts water.

Place the de-salted herring into the brine mixture.

Add onions, carrots, bay leaves, and mustard seeds to the brine with the herring.

Let the herring marinate in the brine for at least 24 hours, but it can be stored for 2 to 3 months for better flavor.

After marinating, the herring can be cut into four pieces at an angle for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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