Cedar Grilling Planks - 12 Pack

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Canadian Western Red Cedaris light weight and soft timber contributes to low strength properties and compared with European redwood ( Pinus sylvestris) it is some 20 to 30 per cent inferior in bending strength, and about 1 5 per cent less stiff. It is also much less resistant to splitting and indentation on side grain than redwood. At iWood we understand how important it is to supply our customers with the highest quality products. We always ensure that we provide you with the greatest percentage of usable western red cedar for your needs. We acquire our woods from only the finest sawmills in the UK and from direct importers and deliver the highest quality woods to our customers. Salmon is so versatile it can be served with just about any side dish. I love to serve it with Roasted Vegetables, or French Green Beans, with Mashed Potatoes, or Easy Rice Pilaf! Pre-soak your planks for a minimum of an hour. While you soak it, take out a mixing bowl and add in lemon zest, thyme, sugar, and seasoning, mixing it with a spoon or fork. Place your filet on the cedar plank and brush it gently with olive oil. Add your lemon mix to the top of the salmon. Next, preheat your grill to high. Once it is fully heated, turn off every burner but one and add your cedar plank. Grill your filet for about 20 minutes, then add your sauce. For your sauce, mix sauce ingredients together and refrigerate it until you are ready to go. Sweet Dill Cedar Plank Salmon The durability of the wood is exceptional, and, it has very little water movement even when left outdoors. This means that you do not necessarily need to treat your cedar even if you use it externally, although, it will go silver grey over time without UV protection.

This recipe goes well with steamed rice! Brown Sugar-Mustard Cedar Plank Salmon Brown Sugar Mustard Planked Salmon Cedar planks boards work by essentially steaming the fish during cooking with the woodsy flavors from the soaked cedar plank board. The smoky flavors from the grill along with the cedar flavor from the wood plank combine for an amazing tasting fish. See if it’s flaky: Use a fork to gently test if the layers will flake away easily, or not. If they do, it’s ready. It’s better to take it out too early, and have to return it to the oven for a minute or too, then to overcook it! The wood however is acidic and tends to corrode ferrous metals - protective coatings should be applied to metal fittings and fixings. Why choose our Western Red Cedar?

British Western Red Cedar is non-resinous, straight-grained, somewhat coarse - textured and exhibits aprominent growth-ring figure. British Western Red Cedar is soft, brittle, aromatic when wet and light in weight approximately390 kg/m3 when dried. Move the planked salmon between direct and indirect heat to maximize the time the salmon cooks on the plank. The direct heat—right over the lit coals or burners—smolders the plank, creating smoke and flavor. Over indirect heat—with no coals or lit burners underneath—the fish will finish cooking without ending up on a flaming life raft in the middle of the grill. Cedar planks can be used to prepare a number of grilled or baked dishes. They are especially good for salmon, which can start to fall apart if not placed onto the right kind of cooking tray. Cedar planks not only hold your fish up and keep the filet intact, but they also release a great flavor into the fish while it cooks, which gives it a leg up on other cooking methods.

When choosing your plank you’ll want to consider which type of wood you want to cook with and what size plank will work for the dish you’re cooking. Different types of wood will infuse your food with different flavors. We recommend only cooking with our food-safe planks. Since you’re placing your food directly on the wood plank you’ll want to be certain it is 100% pure and clean. Sustainability is something you may want to consider when purchasing wood products. Wildwood Grilling is located in the Pacific Northwest – the heart of the Western Red Cedar botanical range, which minimizes the fossil fuel needed for transport. Cooking with Cedar Planks Preheat your grill or oven to 400 °F/204°C. Place your seasoned food on the plank and add to the grill. Cook with the lid closed to keep the delicious smoky flavors inside. Cook until done, about 12-15 minutes for a 2 pound salmon fillet. Discard your plank and enjoy!That glaze: The combination of mustard and brown sugar flavors in the salmon is amazing, especially combined with the woodsy and smoke flavors from the grilled cedar plank. If you like tangy and sweet recipes, this is a great way to use one with your salmon! This recipe will serve about six people, takes about 30 minutes of prep and cooking and about 2 hours of inactive cooking time.