Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   7      pounds        fresh herring fillets -- * see note
   2 1/2  quarts        white vinegar
   6                    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.