Iglagd Sill (Salted Herring)

Ingredients

• •4 to 6 fillets of salt herring
• •3/4 cup sugar
• •½ cup Swedish spirit vinegar
• •about 1 cup water
• •5 teaspoons allspice
• •1 bay leaf
• •1 to 2 red onions
• •Sliced dill sprigs

Directions

1. 1Soak the herring in cold water for 10 to 12 hours, or follow the directions on the package. Drain them. Mix the sugar, vinegar and water in a separate bowl. Add the allspice, bay leaf and onion. Pour the dressing over the herring and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. 2Cut the herring in 1 centimeter thick slices, cover with dressing and garnish with red onion rings and dill sprigs.
3. 3Variation: Instead of allspice, add 1 teaspoon whole cloves and 5 crushed white peppercorns to the dressing. Bring to a boil, let cool and pour over the herring reserving some of the mixture. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
4. 4Slice the herring and place in serving dish. Add the remaining dressing and garnish with red onion rings, cloves and dill.