Best 8 Chopped Pickled Herring Recipes

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Chopped pickled herring, a beloved delicacy in many cultures, offers a unique and versatile culinary experience. Whether served as an appetizer, part of a main course, or simply enjoyed as a snack, this dish combines the tangy flavors of pickled herring with a variety of ingredients to create a tantalizing treat. With its diverse range of recipes, chopped pickled herring can be tailored to suit any palate, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PICKLED HERRING



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A polish recipe. My Mom makes for Cristmas Eve. Just be sure to change the water while soaking. On New Years Eve after the toast it is Good Luck to have a bit of Herring.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

PICKLED HERRING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh filleted herring, skin off (about 6)
1 cup salt
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup sugar
3 large onions, thinly sliced
3 cups white vinegar
3 bay leaves
Dash black pepper

Steps:

  • Put some salt in bottom of small bowl. Place fish skin down. Continue layering fish and salt finishing with a layer of salt. Put weight (dish or plate) on top and refrigerate for 4 to 5 days. Wash herring well and skin. Soak in cold water 1 hour, changing 3 to 4 times. Cut in 1-inch pieces. Drain and pat dry. Boil 3 tablespoons water with 1 teaspoon allspice. Add sugar, vinegar, bay leaves and pepper. Mix until sugar is dissolved. In a one quart jar put 2 cups pickling solution, some onions and herring pieces, laying them and topping with onions. Fill to top with solution. Keep in tightly closed jar in refrigerator 2 to 3 days until ready to serve.

CHOPPED PICKLED HERRING



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Chopped and served with fresh greens, this a pretty salad to serve to guests, and it's very tasty from simple prep and equally simple ingredients.

Provided by Myrna Turek

Categories     Appetizer     Brunch     Lunch     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 32 ounce jar of Kosher pickled herring, drained, and chopped (reserve the liquid)
3/4 cup peeled and chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red or white onions
paprika for garnish
chopped parsley or dill for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a deep bowl, add the herring, celery and onion. Mix together. The texture should not be too fine. If more liquid is needed, add a little of the reserved herring liquid, a spoonful or two at a time. Serve on a bed of fresh greens and other salad products you like. Sprinkle with paprika.

PICKLED HERRING



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Provided by Marcus Samuelsson

Time P2DT45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups cold water
1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 carrot, diced
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 leek (white part only)
1 whole bay leaf
4 black peppercorns
4 white peppercorns
12 preserved herring fillets
Mustard sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon sweet mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Swedish vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
1 1/2 tablespoons of cold coffee
Pinch of salt
Pinch of freshly ground white peppercorns
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped dill

Steps:

  • Combine all brine ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool, cover and reserve.
  • Completely submerge and soak 12 preserved herring fillets in cold water overnight to extract salt. Remove fillets and pat dry. Arrange in a shallow pan and cover completely with pickling brine. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, remove herring from brine and dice into 3/4-inch pieces. Serve with the Mustard sauce.
  • Combine the sweet and Dijon mustard, sugar, vinegar, coffee, salt and pepper in a food processor. Drizzle canola oil into the mixture in a very slow, steady stream, until a thick consistency is formed. A whisk may also be used. Refrigerate overnight;

PICKLED HERRING THREE WAYS



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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     appetizer

Time 12h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar or to taste
2 tablespoons pickling spice
1 tablespoon white peppercorns
1 small onion, sliced
3 to 4 salt herrings
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup sugar or to taste
3 tablespoons dried dill weed (or to taste)
6 or 8 salt herring fillets, prepared as in step 1 above
6 or 8 salt herring fillets, prepared and pickled as in first recipe above
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup strained pickling liquid (from first recipe above)
2 or more medium onions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Soak whole salt herrings for 12 hours in several changes of cold water. Remove herrings from water and bone and skin them, producing 6 or 8 fillets.
  • Bring first 6 ingredients to boil. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Put fillets in suitable shallow dish, strain pickling liquid over them and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Cut into bite-size pieces before serving
  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  • Put herring fillets in suitable dish, pour unstrained pickling liquid over them and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Cut into bite-size pieces before serving.
  • Cut herring fillets into bite-size pieces, mix with sour cream, pickling liquid and onion. Refrigerate for at least several hours before serving.

PICKLED HERRING SPREAD



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Make and share this Pickled Herring Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by new2cookin

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 16 oz, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces pickled herring, fillets in wine sauce
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 scallions
salt
pepper
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Drain herring of wine, do not rinse off any left over spices.
  • Place cream cheese and drained herring in food processor.
  • Process until smooth and spreadable.
  • Finely chop scallions.
  • Remove spread from processor and place in to a medium sized bowl.
  • Fold in finely chopped scallions while tasting for salt and pepper.
  • Keep cool until it is ready to be served.
  • Garnish with sprig of parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 393.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 7.3

CHOPPED HERRING RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by avrilbransky

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (12 ounces) herring snacks in wine sauce
1 matzo
1 small onion finely diced
1 medium sized apple peeled cored and quartered
2 hard -cooked eggs
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Drain the wine sauce from the jar of herring into a small bowl crush the matzo into it to absorb the liquid chop the herring the onions from the jar the finely diced fresh onion and the apple until very fine add the soaked matzo and hard-cooked eggs continue to chop until throughly blended season with the sugar yield a little more than 1 pound

SLEDZIE W JOGURCIE (HERRING IN YOGURT DRESSING)



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This herring in yogurt dressing is a cool and refreshing starter, perfect for a casual get-together or summer party. Serve with some fresh bread and crisp salad leaves.

Provided by Olenka

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pickled herring fillets
1 ΒΌ cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 onion, chopped
1 pickled cucumber, diced
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut herring fillets into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add yogurt, onion, pickled cucumber, mustard, black pepper, and sugar; mix well to combine.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving so the flavors can develop, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 191 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh herring: Look for herring that has bright, clear eyes, a firm texture, and a mild fishy smell.
  • Clean the herring properly: Rinse the herring under cold water and remove the gills and entrails. Be sure to scrape off any remaining scales.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the herring into thin, even pieces.
  • Marinate the herring for at least 3 hours: This will help to infuse the herring with flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to your pickled herring, such as onions, carrots, celery, or beets.
  • Store the pickled herring in a cool place: Pickled herring can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chopped pickled herring is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover herring and is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own chopped pickled herring at home. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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