Salted Herring - (Inlagd Sill)

• 4 -6 salt herring fillets
• 34 cup sugar
• 12 cup swedish spirit vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 5 teaspoons allspice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 -2 red onion, sliced
• sliced dill sprigs

1. Soak the herring in cold water for about 12 hrs, or follow the directions on the package.
2. Drain them.
3. Mix the sugar, vinegar and water in a separate bowl.
4. Add the allspice, bay leaf and onion.
5. Pour the dressing over the herring and refrigerate for 2 hours.
6. Cut the herring into 1 inch thick slices.
7. Cover with dressing and garnish with red onion rings and dill sprigs.
8. Another variation:.
9. Instead of allspice, you can add 1 teaspoons of whole cloves and 5 crushed white peppercorns to the dressing.
10. Bring to a boil, let cool and pour over the herring reserving about 1/4 cup.
11. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
12. Slice the herring and place in serving dish.
13. Add the rest of the dressing and serve.

salt, sugar, swedish spirit vinegar, water, allspice, bay leaf, red onion, dill sprigs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salted-herring-inlagd-sill-230099 (may not work)