Buy salt herring at online stores such as Nordic House and Scandinavian Specialties. Salt herring is a Scandinavian food that has been around since before the 12th century.Continue Reading
Salted herring was a basic part of Scandinavian diet for centuries and a common European food by the 1100s. The herring was plentiful just off the coast in the North Sea of the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Denmark, making it an ideal food source for northern Europeans. Salt from the ocean was then used through evaporation to preserve the herring. The herring became a symbol of Christianity and a sign of God's bounty.
Cook salt herring by placing it in a covered container filled with water and refrigerating it overnight to remove the salt. Next, use a boning knife to carve out the bones, and cut the herring in half. Finally, peel off the skin, and cook the herring on a grill, on a stove top or in an oven.
Another recipe suggests that you soak four salt herrings in milk or water, and then fillet them. Cut the fish into pieces, and place them in a baking dish with 1 sliced onion. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 8 black peppercorns, 3 cloves and 2 bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil for five minutes, and then allow it to cool before pouring it in the baking dish with the herring. Chill the mixture for at least two days before serving it.Learn more about Grocery