Herring pickled

1. Soak herring whole overnight.
2. Remove skins and entrails.
3. Fileti herring and cut into pieces; or cut into slices through bone.
4. Place herring in jar in layers alternating with sliced onions.
5. Combine vinegar, water, sugar and sour cream.
6. Pour over herring.
7. Store in refrigerator for a day or two before serving.
8. if you like it sweeter, add more sugar; sour, add vinegar.
9. If you wish, omit sour cream in the pickling liquid.
10. Instead, add it to the drained, pickled herring when ready to serve.
11. A tbs of whole pickling spice added to the marinade adds zest.