Marinerede Sild

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Dill (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Bay leaf (1)
• Black peppercorns (1 teaspoon)
• Red onion (1, thinly sliced)
• Sugar (1/4 cup)
• White vinegar (1 cup)
• Herring fillets (8)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaf, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the marinade cool.
2. Rinse the herring fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
3. In a glass or ceramic dish, layer the herring fillets and sliced red onion.
4. Pour the cooled marinade over the herring fillets, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 3 days for a stronger flavor.
5. Before serving, sprinkle the marinerede sild with chopped dill. Serve chilled as an appetizer or as part of a traditional Scandinavian smorgasbord.