Sherry Pickled Herring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 salted herrings, filleted and skinned
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sherry wine
4 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
6 whole allspice, crushed

Preparation

Soak herring in cold water for 24 hours,in the refrigerator changing water at least 3 times.
Cut herring diagonally into 1 -inch pieces.
Arrange herring and onion slices in a jar.
Combine the sherry, vinegar, water, sugar, and allspice; pour over herring.
Cover jar tightly, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
Serve with boiled potatoes or on a smorgasbord.