One of the few drawbacks is that it has a strong fishy and salty taste, which doesn't always scream "fresh ... to do is drain the herring from its packaging and soak the fish for at least ...

Even though much of coastal Sweden had access to an abundance of fresh herring in its day, all that fish wouldn't stay fresh if it had to be shipped inland. Pickling herring wasn't (and still isn ...

Herring in vinegar, photo: iStockphoto/Getty Images For centuries ... Our ancestors were satisfied with salty and fetid fish / We come for fresh fish, splashing in the sea! / It was enough for our ...

Use any fresh garden herbs for this vibrant ... dredge a quarter of the damp herring fillets in the seasoned flour (the fish shouldn’t be too dry or the flour won’t stick, so rinse in more ...

Herring is available year round, but the flavour is best from spring to autumn. Herrings are usually sold whole. Ensure freshness by choosing large, firm and slippery fish. Mackerel or sardines ...