GERMAN MARINATED HERRING

24 HERRING FILLETS
1 QUART SOUR CREAM
1 CUP VINEGAR
2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
6 MEDIUM SIZE ONIONS, SLICED
3 SOUR APPLES, PEELED AND CUT IN THIN STRIPS
1 OUNCE PEPPERCORNS
1 OUNCE BAY LEAVES
1/2 LEMON, SLICED THIN

WASH FILLETS; DRAIN; ARRANGE IN BOWL. MIX ALL OTHER INGREDIENTS; POUR OVER HERRING. COVER AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR. LET CHILL AND MARINATE 24 HOURS.
SERVES 24.

From Olga