Inlagd Sill - Scandinavian Pickled Herring

2 salted herring
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
5 peppercorns, crushed
2 tablespoons onions, minced

Soak herring overnight.
Drain; skin and remove all bones.
Mix vinegar, pepper, sugar, crushed peppercorns and pour over herring.
If the vinegar is very strong, dilute with water.
Let stand for a few hours.
When serving, cut into 1/2 inch wide strips diagonally across fish and arrange on a dish to look like a whole fillet.
Garnish with minced onion.