12 herring
2 onions, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 pts. vinegar
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cloves
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. mace
1 tsp. salt

Soak herring for 3 hours in cold water. Cut into fillets lengthwise; put into a jar in layers with thin slices of onion and lemon between. Combine vinegar, bay leaves, pepper, cloves, spices, and salt; bring to a boil. Cool. Add oil; pour over herring. Cover jar; put in a cool place. The herring will be ready in 2 weeks.