Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings)
This Polish seafood builds herring and allspice into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 45 minutes. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 5 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Soak herring in cold water for at least 1 hour. If very salty, repeat, changing the water each time.
- Drain thoroughly and slice herring into bite-size pieces.
- Place in a jar large enough to accommodate the pieces and cover with oil, allspice, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Close the jar.
- Refrigerate for 2 to 3 days before eating. This will keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
- Serve with finely chopped onion or onion slices, lemon, and parsley or dill.
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Tips & common questions
How long does Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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