Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings)

Ingredients

• Herring — 8 pcs
• Onion — 1 pcs
• Olive Oil — 0.5 cup
• Allspice — 1 tsp
• Pepper — 1 tsp
• Bay Leaf — 1 pcs

Steps

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