The most delicious and simple recipe for homemade salted mackerel!
Summary
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Cook Time | 5 mins |
| Total Time | 4 days |
| Course | Main Dish |
| Cuisine | Russian |
| Servings (Default: 5) |
Ingredients
Ingredients- Mackerel fish – 5 pcs.
- Salt – 8 tbsp
- Sugar – 4 tbsp
- Onion peels – 3 handfuls
- Black tea (without additives) – 3 teaspoon
- Bay leaf – 7 pcs.
- Allspice peas – 10 pcs.
- Water – 2 l
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe Instructions
- Clean and rinse the mackerel. Rinse the onion skins.
- In a pot, combine 2 liters water, 8 tablespoons salt, 4 tablespoons sugar, onion skins, 3 teaspoons black tea (no additives), 7 bay leaves, and 10 allspice peas. Heat to medium-high until boiling, then reduce to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain the brine and let it cool to room temperature.
- Place the mackerel in a container and pour the cooled brine over it. Cover and refrigerate.
- Refrigerate for 4 days until the mackerel is fully cured and ready to serve.
Enjoy your meal!
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