Soak in brine of 3/4 cup salt and 1/2 gallon water, cover and stand
48 hours (2 days).
Then wash and drain.
--BRINE:--
2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine (dry)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorn
1/2 tsp. whole allspice
2 tsp. mustard
4 whole cloves
Boil for 3 minutes. Cool real well. Pour over fish and sliced
onions.
Put in refrigerator. Can be used in 5 days. Can use small northerns.