Ingredients
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
12 whole cloves, coarsely crushed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
2 12-oz jars wine snack herring fillets such Lasco drained
1 lg red onion thinly sliced
chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove marinade from heat; cool completely.
Alternate layers of herring and onion slices in medium bowl. Pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 1 week. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top if desired and serve.
