Ingredients

  • 2 lbs halibut, thawed if necessary
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • lemon slice, for garnish

Method

  • Remove skin and bones from halibut; cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • In large saucepan, combine water, vinegar, wine, sugar, oil and seasonings.
  • Bring to boil; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
  • Return to full boil; add halibut.
  • Simmer gently 3 to 5 minutes or until halibut barely flakes when tested with a fork.
  • Layer halibut, onion and thinly sliced lemon in 1-1/2 quart serving bowl; pour stock over all.
  • Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
  • Before serving, drain; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.