Mackerel in tea and onion peel

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 3 day 9 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make mackerel in tea and onion skins at home? Prepare your food. For a given amount of brine, either one or two mackerel will do. I prepared two. First remove the fish from the freezer, but do not defrost it completely - slightly frozen mackerel will be easier to cut. Read all the details of proper defrosting in a separate article at the end of this recipe.

2. STEP 2

   

   First of all, brew some tea. Both loose and tea bags are suitable. Pour boiling water over the tea leaves, you will need 250 ml. Stir and leave for 10 minutes.

3. STEP 3

   

   Pour the remaining water (1 liter) into a saucepan and put on fire. Pour two large handfuls of clean onion skins into it. Stir. After boiling, boil it for 15 minutes. Then strain the broth and return to the saucepan.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add tea, salt, sugar and all the spices to the onion broth. Bring the brine to a boil, turn off the heat and let cool completely.

5. STEP 5

   

   Cut the mackerel. Cut off the head, tail and fins. Cut the belly and remove the entrails. Be sure to remove the black film, as it may taste bitter. Rinse and dry the carcasses outside and inside.

6. STEP 6

   

   Place the fish in a container and fill with cooled brine. Leave it to stand on the counter at room temperature for 8 hours. Then cover with a lid and refrigerate for 3 days. Turn the fish onto the other side twice a day so that it is colored and salted evenly.

7. STEP 7

   

   Remove the finished fish from the brine, dry with paper towels and cut into pieces. Serve mackerel in tea leaves and onion skins to the table. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

maraly

13.09.2023

4.7

What a goldfish she is! See another accessible recipe - hot smoked mackerel in a smokehouse.

Alyona

13.09.2023

4.7

An unusual recipe for preparing ordinary mackerel. This recipe makes amazing goldfish! It is not always possible and the means to purchase a high-quality ready-made product in the store, but with this recipe you will prepare natural, healthy fish practically from improvised means. You just need to choose the right mackerel in the market. Mackerel contains many “benefits”: vitamin B12, D, Omega 3, and many microelements. This fish looks so appetizing that it is impossible to tear yourself away from it. Having cooked mackerel in tea and onion peels once, you will cook it often. Stock up on onion peels, good mood and patience and pamper your loved ones and friends with this amazing fish.

Aziza

13.09.2023

4.9

What an interesting recipe for mackerel in tea leaves and onion skins! I’m taking it to KK, it will definitely come in handy

asa

13.09.2023

4.8

Mackerel in tea and onion skins just struck me to the heart! I never thought that this could be done. The result was very tasty golden mackerel. Such mackerel will compete in aroma and taste with store-bought mackerel. And it also works out on a budget. Super! Thank you very much to the author!

Valena

13.09.2023

4.7

!thanks for the recipe for mackerel in tea and onion skins at home! I took it to myself, I want to try it!!!!