Instruction

• Soak herring in cold water for at least 1 hour
• If very salty, repeat, changing the water each time
• Drain thoroughly and slice herring into bite-size pieces
• Place in a jar large enough to accommodate the pieces and cover with oil, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf
• Close the jar
• Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before eating
• This will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks
• Serve with finely chopped onion or onion slices, lemon, and parsley or dill