Potted Herrings In Guiness (Irish)

10 Filleted fresh herrings

600 ml Guinness (pref. draft)

5 fl Oz vinegar

1 Onion cut into rings

2 Bay leaves

10 Cloves

4 White and black

-peppercorns -salt as required 1 ts Brown sugar

Wash herring fillets and roll up, starting from the tail. Place in a baking dish and add the stout-and-vinegar mixture. Add all other ingredients. Cover with baking parchment or foil and bake in a moderate oven (about 350 F) for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, allow to cool, and serve. Makes 4 servings. From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994