1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) fresh herring 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 onion 4-5 black peppercorns 1-2 bay leaves, crushed
Instructions
1) Preheat oven to 150 C (300 F)
2) Scale, clean & rinse the fish. Bone & cut into fillets.
3) Sprinkle fillets w/ salt & pepper.
4) Roll them up, beginning at the tail end.
5) Place tightly together in a jar.
6) Peel & slice the onion. Place between & over the herring rolls. Sprinkle w/ peppercorns & bay leaves.
7) Cover w/ lid or foil.
8) Place the jar on a towel (to keep it from moving) in an oven pan. Add hot water to reach halfway up the sides. Bake 10-12 min., until the fish is done.
9) Serve directly from the jar w/ rye bread, boiled potatoes & horseradish cream, or w/ sour cream & chives.
Enjoy!
