2. Germany - Pickled Herring

I’ve been known to chase shots of whiskey with a pickle back, but that has never done anything to prevent feelings of despair the next day. It may not work for me, but German drinkers trust a plate of pickled herring the day after a bender to heal what ails them. The tangy fish is often wrapped around slices of gherkin and onion, if that makes it sound any better. If you’re especially hungover and can’t bear the thought of swallowing solid food, take note that Germany’s neighbors in Poland skip the fish altogether and just drink glasses of pickle juice.

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