Pickled Herring

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs salt herring fillets
 * ¾ cup water
 * ¾ cup white vinegar
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
 * ¼ teaspoon whole allspice
 * ¼ teaspoon dill seeds
 * ⅓ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 red onion

Directions

 * 1) Soak the fillets in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
 * 2) Change water twice.
 * 3) To make the pickling solution, combine water, vinegar, seasonings and sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
 * 4) Stir to dissolve sugar; let cool.
 * 5) Rinse the fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
 * 6) Cut in 1-inch pieces removing bones.
 * 7) Peel and slice onion.
 * 8) Separate slices into rings.
 * 9) Arrange herring and onion rings in alternate layers in sterilized jars.
 * 10) Cover with pickling solution and cap.
 * 11) Refrigerate at least 3 days before serving.
 * 12) The herring will keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.