Arrr!! September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day and we are celebrating all week long by making our customers walk the plank - the grilling plank that is! For all orders over $50 this week we will be offering one free grilling plank.
Have you ever cooked your salmon on a plank before? If not this is your chance to try it out! Each one of our planks comes with easy to use instructions and the resulting fillets are moist, tender and deliciously fragrant, all infused with that delicate sweet and smoky aroma. Need a recipe? Follow these easy to use instructions: First, soak said wooden planks for at least 2 hours prior to "grilling" your fish. You can soak them in plain water, fruit juice, white or red wine, cider, sake or even tea. Some people also like to add fresh herbs, spices, a splash of vinegar, a few slices of lemon / lime / orange or other flavoring components to their soaking liquid. Feel free to use whatever you want, so long as it's humid! Next, Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350F) While this is happening, prep and season your salmon fillet. Do not remove the skin. Just sprinkle a little bit of salt and pepper and rub it all over the entire surface of the fish. Yes, on the skin side too. Then, take your planks out of the water and place your fish onto them, skin side down. You can also add a few sprigs of fresh lemon thyme on top of the fish. Now, place the planks on the grill, close the lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, depending on size and thickness of your fish. Make sure to check for doneness from time to time. The fish is done when it's uniformly pink and no longer translucent in the center (although I prefer mine to retain just a little hint of translucence). You can choose to serve directly on the planks or you can plate them with a side of fresh vegetables. After grilling, wash the planks in soapy water and let dry for future use. Most planks can be used about 2-3 times before they become unusable. A neat trick is to soak them and place them in plastic bags in the freezer, that way they are ready to use the next time you get a sudden craving for cedar plank salmon!
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