PICKLED NORTHERN ( IMITATION HERRING)

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If you like Herring you will absolutely go crazy with this. It's reasonable, wonderful and you will never tell the difference. Will swear you are eating herring. Enjoy

Provided by BarbC

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P2DT20m

Yield 5 qts, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
2 cups white vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pickling spices
muscatel (see below)

Steps:

  • Use Northern filets and cut up into bit size pieces.
  • Soak in salt water, add enough salt to float an egg, soak 24 hours.
  • Wash with cold water, cover with white vinegar and soak 24 hours, drain put up in alternate layers of fish and sliced onions, in quart jars.
  • Make a syrup as above.
  • Boil the syrup 5 minutes.
  • Cool syrup and add 1 cup Muscatel Wine.
  • Pour over fish and let sit in refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Md jillur rahman
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This recipe was easy to follow and the herring turned out great. It's a perfect appetizer or snack.


Malven Mangweni
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover herring. The herring is tender and flavorful, and the pickling liquid is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rana Nouman
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The herring is always tender and flavorful, and the pickling liquid is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Umir imor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the herring turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Minho Shinee
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This recipe was a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The herring was cooked perfectly, though, and the pickling liquid was well-balanced.


Martin Njuguna
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I'm not a big fan of herring, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The herring was surprisingly good, and the pickling liquid was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dana Oropeza
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This recipe is easy to follow and the herring turned out great. It's a perfect appetizer or snack.


Tana Tyrrell
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I love pickled herring, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The herring was tender and flavorful, and the pickling liquid was perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aaron Cole
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This pickled herring recipe is a keeper! The herring was perfectly cooked and the pickling liquid was delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mokgohlwe Leje
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I was a bit skeptical about trying pickled herring, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe was easy to follow and the herring turned out great. It's a perfect appetizer or snack.


Ranahaider Ali
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I've never had pickled herring before, but this recipe made me a fan! The herring was so mild and delicate, and the pickling liquid added just the right amount of tang.


Ngozi Idika
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This pickled herring recipe was a hit! The herring was tender and flavorful, and the pickling liquid was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.