Name: Traditional Skarpsill (Sharp Herring) from Sweden
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Sweden
Ingredients: 5 lbs fresh herring fillets (about 8-10 fillets); 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings; 2 tablespoons whole yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for color)

Skarpsill 🇸🇪 Sweden

Sharp herring, a type of herring often marinated in a spicy brine, known for its bold flavor.

Seafood Classic

Made with

Herring spices

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