Easy German Rollmops Recipe: How to Make Quick German-Style Stuffed Pickled Herring Seafood Appetizers

Rollmops are pickled herring that's stuffed with mustard, pickles and onion, rolled into a cylinder and brined. These fish rolls are a staple in Germany and Poland. Serve as an appetizer or with potatoes and bread for dinner. 

You'll need:

• 8 herring fillets
• 2 tablespoons black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons Polish grainy mustard or Dusseldorf-style prepared mustard
• 1 onion, chopped fine (divided)
• pickles, cut into long strips
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil  

Here's how to make it: 

1. Sprinkle each herring fillet with some of the pepper. Spread on the mustard and half of the the onion. Put a piece of pickle at the end of each fillet and roll up. Secure with a toothpick. Place them in an airtight container or jar. 
2. In a sauce pot, combine the vinegar, water, bay leaf and remaining onion. Bring to a boil, turn off the heat and allow it to cool. Add the vegetable oil. 
3. Pour the brine over the herring fillets. Cover and refrigerate at least three days before eating. 

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