Pickled Herring

Ingredients

 * 2lbs saltherring fillets
 * 3/4cup water
 * 3/4cup white vinegar
 * 1bay leaf
 * 2cloves garlic
 * 1/4teaspoon black peppercorns
 * 1/4teaspoon whole allspice
 * 1/4teaspoon dill seeds
 * 1/3cup granulated sugar
 * 1red onion

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