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12
Easy
80 hr
By Christine Rudolph and Susie Theodorou
Published 2019
Homemade pickled white herring are used in open sandwiches. The basic spices are coriander, mustard seeds and cloves, but family recipes vary. More spices and other flavourings such as cinnamon, allspice, bay leaves and citrus peel may also be added.
Place herring in a bowl, cover with water and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry on paper towels.
Meanwhile, add all the spices to a deep, dry frying pan and toast for 2–3 minutes. Add the vinegar, sherry, sugar, bay leaves, lemon zest and