How to quickly and deliciously salt mackerel: you can eat it in a day

Mackerel is a delicious and budget-friendly fish that can complement any celebration. It is often baked or fried, but the best option is to marinate it. By choosing the right spices and cooking technology, you can eat this fish in a day.

An elementary idea for salting mackerel is published on the zakatki_zakrutki Instagram page.

Ingredients:

• mackerel - 2 pcs.
• onion - 1 pc.
• cloves - 5-8 pcs.
• black allspice - 10-15 pcs.
• bay leaves - 5 pcs.

Ingredients for the brine:

• water - 500 ml
• salt - 2.5 tbsp
• sugar - 1.5 tbsp
• oil - 2-3 tbsp.

Method of preparation:

1. Wash the mackerel, clean it well, remove the excess, and cut the fish into pieces.

2. Peel the onion and cut it into rings or half rings.

3. Place in a jar in layers with onions, and sprinkle with cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves.

4. Bring water to a boil, add salt, sugar, and oil.

5. Cool and pour the brine over the fish.

6. Cover and refrigerate. You can eat it in a day.