Kaja Sajovic
Pickled herring with allspice and onions by Douglas Tjärnhammar Alm
02 Aug 2023
A recipe for traditional Swedish pickled herring from chef Douglas Tjärnhammar Alm of Stockholm’s Sillkafe.
Method
01.
Boil sugar, vinegar, and 1 cup/240ml water in a 2-qt. saucepan until sugar is dissolved (1–2 minutes).
02.
Remove from heat; stir in peppercorns, allspice, cloves, bay leaves, sliced onion, carrot, and leek; let cool.
03.
Add herring and cover with plastic wrap; chill for 72 hours.
04.
Remove fillets from vinegar mixture and pat dry using paper towels; cut into ½"-thick slices and transfer to a serving platter; garnish with minced onion and chives and serve with sauces, if you like.
