Marinated Port or Sherry Herring

500g matjes herring fillets
1 small onion (brown or red)
150ml chopped fresh dill

MARINADE:
150ml sherry or port wine
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp oil
50ml sugar
1 cup crushed tomatoes
50ml water
1 tsp freshly ground all spice
pinch of freshly ground black pepper

1. Drain the herring and cut it into bite size bits.
2.  Peel the onion and chop finely.
3.  Spoon a lidded jar with layers of herring, onion and dill and repeat leaving a dill layer at the top.
4.  Mix the marinade ingredients in a separate dish until the sugar has melted.
5.  Pour the liquid into the jar and shake gently to mix.
6.  Refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving.

Fantastic on rye bread or with boiled potatoes!