Herring Spread Recipes

PICKLED HERRING SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain herring of wine, do not rinse off any left over spices.
• Place cream cheese and drained herring in food processor.
• Process until smooth and spreadable.
• Finely chop scallions.
• Remove spread from processor and place in to a medium sized bowl.
• Fold in finely chopped scallions while tasting for salt and pepper.
• Keep cool until it is ready to be served.
• Garnish with sprig of parsley.

HERRING APPLE SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain Herring and dice into bite-size pieces. Minced Onion, chopped Celery, Water Chestnuts, and Apples into bite-size pieces. Whip Sour Cream until it stands in soft peaks. Blend Sour Cream with Herring and ingredients. Blend well. Chill before serving. Serve on Lettuce Leaves and/or with crackers, bread.
• Makes 6 to 8 servings. COOING TIP: I like to use 1 each of Granny Smith Apple and Roma Apple. This adds color and flavor to the appetizer. Sometimes, I substitute Green Onions for the White Onion.

MOCK CHOPPED HERRING (SARDINE SPREAD)

Steps:

• Place the onion and apple in the processor; process until finely minced (about 6-8 seconds).
• Add in sardines and process another 5-6 seconds.
• Moisten the bread with cold water and squeeze out the excess moisture with hands.
• Add in chunks of the bread along with remaining ingredients; process about 8-10 seconds longer or until just blender.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Chill for 4 hours before serving.

CHUNKY HERRING SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain the jar of herring filets (tidbits), and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch slices.
• After you have chopped the cucumber, leek and bell pepper,.
• mix everything together.
• Garnish with additional rings of leeks and cucumber slices.
• Serve with small slices of rye and/or pumpernickel bread.

MATJES HERRING WITH RED ONION AND DILL

Steps:

• Rinse herring under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut fillets crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces.
• In a 1-quart glass or ceramic crock or bowl arrange some herring in one layer. Top herring with a layer of some onions and sprinkle with some dill. Layer remaining herring, onions, and dill in same manner.
• In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, pepper, and salt to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Pour dressing over herring mixture. Chill herring mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 8 hours and up to 2 days.
• Serve herring with potatoes.