Pickled Herring - 1

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Seafoods
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

7 pounds fresh herring fillets -- * see note
2 1/2 quarts white vinegar
6 pieces cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup allspice -- (whole)
1/4 cup mace -- (leaves)
1/4 cup black peppercorns
1/4 cup whole cloves
3 large onions -- sliced thinly
1 3/4 cups sugar
 

Preparation:

* skins left on and cut into 1 inch pieces. Combine all ingredients except herring and boil for 15 minutes. Add herring, let simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool in liquid; refrigerate.