Pickled Fresh Herring

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Ingredients

  • 6 jumbo fresh herring fillets
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • pickling spices
  • peppercorn

Instructions

  1. Prepare brine by boiling together the vinegar, water, and sugar. Stir and cool. Clean, skin, bone and cut herring into slices. Place one layer sliced herring in wide mouth gallon jar. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoons pickling spices, 1 teaspoons peppercorns, and onion slices over herring. Repeat layers of herring, onion slices, and spices, using all the herring. Cover with cooled brine. Refrigerate 3 days before using.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

238 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.9g 4% DV
Total Fat 19g 24% DV
Carbs 15.2g 6% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 371.5mg 16% DV
Potassium 137mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 12.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 23.3mg 2% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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