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Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) Recipe

Name: Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2940 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 8 Herring; 1 sliced Onion; 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 1 tsp Allspice; 1 tsp Pepper; 1 Bay Leaf

Sledz w Oleju is a Polish preparation of herring marinated in oil with aromatics. The herring first soaks in water to temper its saltiness, then gets sliced and packed into a jar. It then sits in olive oil with allspice, pepper, and bay leaf, allowing the flavors to meld. This dish needs a few days in the fridge for the flavors to develop, but it's a great make-ahead option that keeps for up to two weeks. Serve it simply with fresh onion, a squeeze of lemon, and some dill or parsley.

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July 4, 2026

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About this recipe

Sledz w Oleju (Polish Herrings) is a Polish starter recipe that takes about 27 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 6 ingredients across 5 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 525 kcal with roughly 23 g of protein. Filed under pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb.