Marinated Herring German-style

Description
A staple appetizer found in both German and Jewish delicatessens

Ingredients

 * 24 herring fillets
 * 4 cups sour cream
 * 1 cup vinegar
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 6 medium onions, sliced
 * 3 sour apples, peeled and cut in thin strips
 * 1 ounce peppercorns
 * 1 ounce bay leaves
 * ½ lemon, sliced thin

Directions

 * 1) Wash fillets; drain; arrange in bowl.
 * 2) Mix all other ingredients; pour over herring.
 * 3) Cover and place in refrigerator.
 * 4) Let chill and marinate 24 hours.