Question on Cedar planks

[ron50]

Frequently when I'm dining out in a fancy place and I see salmon on the menu, it is Cedar Planked Salmon. I thought Cedar is a softwood and therefore not good to smoke with. I realize the wood isn't totally consumed on a grill but still. Anyone want to educate me?

 

[desert smokin]

Actually, the cedar planks are soaked in water and the salmon placed on the plank then onto the grill. The cedar is never intended to burn. Salmon is removed before planks dry out and catch fire. If they do catch fire you definitely have burned fish.

 

[mossymo]

Desert Smokin

Good answer !!! I agree, nobody wants there food on fire.....

 

[az_redneck]

The plank will emit a small amount of cedar flavoring from the smoke. They are soaked first. I see them for sale all the time at home depot and Kroger. Not only is salmon good, but pretty much any fish and it's usually broiled on them. If you like your fish rare-medium rare like I do, there won't be any chance of it burning.

 

[ammjr]

I use these a lot on my grill. I let them soak for 4 - 6 hours and coat with a little evoo under the fish. I crank 1 burner up high and put the planks over the other burner set at the lowest setting. I usually sprinkle the fish with some fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt. I haven't timed the cook, but it does take a bit.
- Anthony

 

[goat]

I had some salmon cooked on cedar while in Portland, OR this past week that was to die for.

 

[gypsyseagod]

dang goat ya do get around.

 

[goat]

If I stay still, they will catch me!!!!!!

 

[crownovercoke]

I have never tried that!!! Sounds interesting...Thanks for the info Desert Smokin

 

[desert smokin]

There are also grilling pappers, which are paper thin woods you wrap fish or shrimp in for grilling. Check out a good wood supply website and it will give you the info you need to incorporate pplanks and grilling papers.

 

[desert smokin]

There are also grilling pappers, which are paper thin woods you wrap fish or shrimp in for grilling. Check out a good wood supply website and it will give you the info you need to incorporate pplanks and grilling papers. i.e. barbecuewood.com

 

[gypsyseagod]

uh hum - as a 3rd generation shrimper.. the only thing i wrap my shrimp in is bacon,ice, or my tongue...