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We don’t always find it easy to get fresh herring in our area, so this recipe is a quick and painless way to freshen up jarred, marinated herring from the supermarket, resulting in a very acceptable version of the traditional Scandinavian cold table favorite.

Easy Marinated Herring
Ingredients
- 1 jar, 8-ounce herring
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon aquavit, see recipe notes
- 6 allspice berries, see recipe notes
- 3 juniper berries, see recipe notes
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced paper thin
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a glass measure, combine the vinegar and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the aquavit, allspice and juniper berries.
- Drain the jarred herring in a colander and rinse in cold water. Remove the herring pieces, pat dry with paper towels and cut into uniform bite-sized pieces. Place half of the herring in a single layer in a glass bowl. Top with half of the onions and dill, repeat with the remaining ingredients and pour the marinade over the fish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours. To serve, drain the excess liquid and discard the berries. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
I love marinated fish. This recipe looks lovely. I will be including this at our NewYears party. Thank You!