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    Home » Recipes » German Recipes

    Herring Sandwich

    Published: Aug 7, 2018 · Modified: Apr 10, 2022 by Angela Schofield ·

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    A crispy German roll with pickled herring fillets and onions.

    Herring Sandwich Collage

    Every Sunday morning, the Hamburg Fish Market by the Elbe attracts thousands of visitors, night owls and early birds alike!​​​​​​​

    Hamburg Fish Market
    Image: Hamburg Fish Market – Must-See Sight in Hamburg

    Fish, fruit, flowers, clothing and souvenirs – you can find almost anything at the Hamburg Fish Market, an institution since 1703. Every Sunday morning, early birds and night owls unite along the shores of the Elbe to barter over fresh fish, regain their spirits over a coffee or simply to enjoy the lively atmosphere.

    To attract customers, the market barkers out-shout each other. This results in a loud and verbose crescendo that both locals and tourists enjoy on a weekly basis.

    Herring Sandwich

    How is Herring Sandwich called in German?

    A herring sandwich is called "Heringsbrötchen".

    How to pronounce "Heringsbrötchen"?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Heringsbrötchen" in German.

    click play button to listen

    Herring Sandwich

    A German herring sandwich is never served on a pretzel bun. Serve it on a Kaiser roll or another crusty wheat roll.

    You will find several recipes for rolls in this class.

    Hamburg Fischmarkt Impressions

    Authentic German Herring Sandwich Roll Recipe

    Recipe

    German Herring Sandwich Recipe

    Herring Sandwich

    Angela Schofield
    4.67 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Cuisine German
    Servings 2 sandwiches

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 rolls (i.e. Kaiser rolls)
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 1 jar pickled herring
    • 1 small onion (sliced into thin rings)

    Instructions
     

    • Cut rolls open and spread butter evenly on both sides.
    • Arrange pickled herring on one half of the roll.
    • Add sliced onion rings and top with other side of bread.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1grams
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    Serving Tip

    Try this recipe with smoked salmon instead of herring. Both variations are not just a great snack but a great hangover breakfast after a long Oktoberfest night.

    Smoked Salmon

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    Herzlich willkommen! I'm glad you've stopped by.

    It is a joy to share with you some of my all-time favorite authentic German recipes and tell you a little bit about the cultural background of my home country, Germany.

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