The most delicious and simple recipe for homemade salted mackerel!

Summary

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

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Instructions

1. Clean and rinse the mackerel. Rinse the onion skins.
2. 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.
3. Strain the brine and let it cool to room temperature.
4. Place the mackerel in a container and pour the cooled brine over it. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Refrigerate for 4 days until the mackerel is fully cured and ready to serve.

Enjoy your meal!