Pickled herring is the cornerstone of the Scandinavian table — silky fillets steeped in a sweet-and-sour vinegar brine with onion, allspice and dill. Its tangy, aromatic character is made to be eaten with snaps and rye bread.
It is the traditional first course of the smörgåsbord, where it appears in countless variations. The herring needs a few days in the brine to mellow into something truly special, so a little patience is part of the recipe.


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