How to pickle herring at home. To make a delicious salty herring, you must first choose the right frozen herring. After all, it will be a semi-finished product for further cooking. There are a lot of salting methods. Someone likes slices in mayonnaise, while others prefer spicy salted fish whole. You can pickle in a dry way, or in brine. In any case, the end result will be delicious. In addition, no special products are needed. In addition to the herring itself, salt, sugar, water and some spices will be required.