Pickled Herring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

20 herring fillets
6 1/4 c. white vinegar
2 1/2 c. water
3 c. sugar
1 can bay leaves
1 can allspice
red onion, sliced

Preparation

Soak fillets in cold water for 6 hours, changing water often. Rub fillets under cold water until not slick.
Combine above ingredients; heat until sugar dissolves.
Cool.
Layer slices of herring, sliced red onion, bay leaves and whole allspice.
Add brine; let stand for 3 days.