Pickled Salt Herring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 salt herring fillets
1 tablespoon whole allspice, crushed
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon bottled horseradish
2 onions, sliced
1/2 carrot, sliced
Dressing
1 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation

Clean fish. Remove heads. Soak fish in cold water for 10-12 hours, changing water a few times so fish will not be too salty. If you wish, start soaking a few hours before going to bed; change water a few times, then soak overnight. Drain fish on absorbent paper; cut crosswise into 1/2\" slices without removing bones and place in a glass jar. Combine dressing ingredients and bring to boiling point. Chill. Pour over herring. Cover and let stand a few days in refrigerator before serving. Always serve this kind of herring from the jar. Taste improves the longer herring is pickled.