by J. Michael Wheeler
Grilling on Wooden Planks
Using wooden planks for grilling adds moisture and flavor to your
grilled food. Grill with the lid closed: it’s the best of both worlds,
steaming and grilling combined. Turn thick pieces of fish and chicken.
Thinner cuts like baby red snapper don’t need to be turned during
grilling. Using a cedar plank will take a little longer than regular
grilling.
You can purchase cedar planks that are sold for specifically for grilling, (like the Camerons Products Cedar Planks pictured here) or you can go to your local lumberyard and buy untreated cedar planks. You can buy them as 1 x 4 inch planks in varying lengths. Ask to have them cut it into 12” lengths, which would handle two or three pounds of fish or chicken.
Soak the planks in water for one hour or longer before grilling. When the grill is hot, put the plank on the grill, smooth side down and char. Turn the wood over and then place fish or chicken on top to cook. The planks maybe reused.
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