Pickled herring, ubiquitous on the buffet tables of all major Swedish celebrations. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT Have you ever wondered about the backstory of one of Sweden's most enduring food ...

But perhaps the dish most deeply steeped in Swedish cultural history is in the relatively humble and simplistic pickled herring. It's a dish that can be traced all the way back to the medieval ...

Herring stocks are suffering from the effects of over-fishing and ecological changes, so herring is less widely available than it once was. If you can find it, choose a sustainable source ...

Pass. 2. For the herring tartare marinade, combine the lemon juice and the salt together making sure the salt is fully dissolved. Add the herring oil. 3. For the herring pickling liquor ...

The most important part of the Easter table for many Swedes is the pickled herring (sill). In many families, one particular member of the family will be tasked with preparing the herring for the ...