Wood is what you set on fire to cook, not a platter to cook the food on. however, it is a technique that is hundreds of years old. however, it is a technique that is hundreds of years old. native americans in the north west are most often credited with developing it, but grilling on wood planks has been developed in many cultures all over the. Alder grilling planks 30-pack for cooking white fish, vegetables, pork & chicken - size for 2-4 servings (5"x11") - pacific alder by wood fire grilling co. $99.99 (1 new offer). Grilling planks can be made from all types of wood, including cedar, alder, hickory, and -- on the sweeter side -- maple. for the most natural smoky taste, find western red cedar. fish and chicken usually taste best with woods like cedar or alder, while pork is complemented by sweeter woods, such as apple or maple..
"this smoked salmon derives its flavor from alder wood planks. i get these planks at the local lumber yard. be sure you tell whoever helps you that you are cooking salmon on the wood so that you do not get any creosote wood or other treated wood.. The longer the food cooks, the more time it has to get saturated with the wood's flavor, so i usually opt for medium heat to extend the cooking time with a full indirect cook. the second method i've been using: start with a two-zone indirect fire and place an empty plank over the hot side of the grill.. Grill planks: which types of wood should i pair with my food september 11, 2014 by bob bassett 1 comment ‘planking’ is the practice of grilling or cooking food (usually meat) on a piece of raw, natural, non-treated hardwood or grill planks..
