Cedar Plank Recipes

Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon with Granny Smith Apple & Jalapeno Salsa

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Fish

With the accompanying sweet and spicy salsa, this beautiful salmon dish might just become an easy-to-prepare family favourite. The sweetness of apples contrasts beautifully with the heat of jalapenos in the salsa, which gives it a balanced and delicious flavour profile. Cooking the salmon on a cedar plank in the oven infuses it with a delicate, smoky aroma. You’ll love this one, we’re sure of it!

Makes 4 servings

You’ll need:

Cedar gourmet grilling planks
2 Granny Smith apples, cored, seeded, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
The zest and juice of one lime
1 tablespoon sugar

Step 1:

Presoak the cedar planks fully submerged in water for at least an hour. Combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl and let it sit overnight, or at least 4 hours prior to cooking.

Step 2:

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Season the salmon generously with salt and pepper, then place the fish skin side down on the cedar planks. Bake the salmon until just opaque in the centre, in about 15-18 minutes.

Step 3:

With a spatula, carefully scrape the salmon off the cedar planks, separating it from the skin (it will slide off cleanly). Top the salmon with the salsa and a bit of the cooking juices, serve and enjoy.

July 17, 2024

Alder Plank Roasted Salmon with Dill & Cranberries

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Fish

This is the perfect meal to serve when there’s something to celebrate, and it couldn’t be easier. Cooking salmon on an Alder gourmet grilling plank is unique and just a little bit special. It’s a standout on any dining table.

You can bake it in the oven or cook the fish outdoors in a covered grill over high heat. Just keep a spray bottle of water close by in case of flare ups.

You’ll need:

Alder wood gourmet grilling planks, soaked for at least an hour
6 salmon fillets, skin on
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. pink and green peppercorns crushed
1/4 tsp. salt

Step 1:

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, dill, cranberries, salt and peppercorns. Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Step 2:

Place salmon, skin side down on the alder plank. Spread butter mixture over salmon fillets.

Step 3:

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillets) or until done.

July 17, 2024

Alder-Planked Salmon with an Asian-Style Marinade

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Fish

If you have found a beautifully filleted side of salmon, this is the plank grill recipe to choose. After a quick dip in a soy marinade rounded out with honey, ginger, and lemon, the salmon is grilled over indirect heat. When grilled on an Alder plank, this large cut of fish will stay super juicy.

You’ll need:

1 large Alder grilling plank
1 (3 1/2-pound) salmon fillet
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Step 1:

Immerse and soak the plank in water for at least 1 hour, then drain.

Step 2:

To prepare grill for indirect grilling, heat one side of the grill to high heat.

Step 3:

Combine vinegar and the rest of the marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag and shake to combine. Add the fish, and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 4:

Place the Alder plank on grill rack over high heat; grill 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Carefully turn plank over; move to cool side of grill. Remove fish from marinade, and place fish, skin side down, on charred side of plank and top with the lemon slices. Cover and grill 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds, then serve.

July 17, 2024

Teriyaki Salmon Smoked on a Natural Wood Plank

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Fish

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min

You’ll need:

2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced green onion bottoms
1 (1-inch) piece fresh wasabi root, optional
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Lime slices, for garnish

Step 1
Put the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, peanut oil, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, green onions, and wasabi, if using, in a blender and process on low for 1 minute, or until the ingredients are well incorporated. Transfer half of the sauce to a shallow dish and add the salmon fillets. Turn to coat well, and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Transfer the remaining sauce to a non-reactive container and refrigerate until ready to cook the salmon. Soak the cedar planks in water for at least 1 hour. (Note: you may have to weight the planks with a heavy object in order to keep them submerged in the water.)

Step 2
Preheat a grill to medium. Remove the planks from the water and rub the tops each lightly with 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil. Place 1 salmon fillet on the top of each plank. Place the planks directly on grill and close the cover. (The planks will smoke, this is OK. Keep the lid closed to prevent the smoke from escaping.) Cook until the salmon is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. While the fish is cooking, place the remaining teriyaki sauce in a small saucepan and cook until it has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3
Remove the fish from the grill and serve, drizzled with the thickened sauce.

July 17, 2024

Cherry Planked Vietnamese Chicken Wings

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Poultry

Vietnamese Chicken Wings grilled on Cherry wood offer a unique and delicious twist on traditional chicken wings. Inspired by Vietnamese flavours, these chicken wings are the perfect combination of sweet, sticky, and savoury.

It’s a fusion dish that appeals to a wide range of palates and offers something unique and memorable.

To make a tasty dipping sauce, prepare some extra marinade and reduce it to your desired consistency on the stove top while the wings are cooking on the Cherry plank.

Servings: 4-6 people

You’ll need:

• Cherry Grilling Planks
• 1kg Chicken Wings
• 8 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• ¼ cup Fish Sauce
• ¼ cup Sugar
• ¼ cup Sambal or other chili sauce
• Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp. crushed peanuts
• Coriander for garnish

Step 1:

Whisk together the garlic, fish sauce, sugar, sambal, and a few good cracks of fresh ground black pepper.

Step 2:

Pour this marinade over the chicken wings and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight. A zip lock bag works great for this. In the meantime, soak your gourmet grilling planks.

Step 3:

When ready to cook, preheat grill to 200˚ C.

Step 4:

Place the marinated chicken wings onto the grilling planks, covering as much of the plank as possible. Nestle them in there, but make sure they are placed in a single layer.

Step 5:

Cook the wings on the grill with the lid closed for 25-35 minutes or until the wings start to brown and get some nice colour on top.

Step 6:

Remove them from the grill and garnish your dish with the crushed peanuts and fresh coriander.

July 11, 2024

Plank Grilled Mozzarella Appetizer

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Cheese

Just two ingredients and you’re on your way to a spectacular appetizer! This easy grilled mozzarella cooks on a cedar plank to add a smoky element to the creamy, melty cheese.

It’s a simple recipe that’s just perfect for entertaining. Creamy mozzarella is topped with sweet preserves for a restaurant quality nibble that will have your guests asking for more!

Cedar wood conducts heat much more slowly than if you were to put the cheese in a pan, so you get just the right gooey consistency without burning your dish.

It’s made in minutes, with just two ingredients! A little bit flash, yet so simple!

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

You’ll need:

A large mozzarella ball, as fresh as you can get. Buffalo mozzarella is best!
3 tablespoons of apricot, cherry or strawberry chutney

Step 1:

Soak a cedar gourmet grilling plank in water for an hour at least. This will keep it from burning.

Step 2:

Preheat your grill to medium high.

Step 3:

Place your cheese on the plank and add preserves on top. Place plank on top of the grate.

Step 4:

Grill for 10 minutes with lid closed or until it appears to almost burst at the sides.

You can mix it up a little with these variations:

Use Brie instead of Mozzarella
Top it with honey
Sprinkle chopped nuts on top
Drizzle with balsamic glaze

Some serving suggestions:

Crostini
Crackers
Flatbread
Thick Tomato Slices

July 11, 2024

Brie with Mango Blueberry Jalapeno Salsa grilled on Red Oak

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Cheese, Fruit

This plank-grilled brie cheese recipe is the perfect example of gourmet plank grilling.

Grilling cheese on the grill is a little unconventional (and messy), but the plank provides a safe barrier between the flame and the cheese.

The brie will melt perfectly, and oozes out once cut.

The cheese is topped with a fresh and fruity salsa of blueberries and mangoes. The tang of lime juice and the kick of fresh jalapenos round out the flavour of this salsa.

Try some gooey brie and salsa on a slice of a baguette and you’ll instantly become a plank grilling enthusiast!

Prep Time: 15minutes

Cook Time: 20minutes

Total Time: 35minutes

Servings: 4

You’ll need:

2 Red Oak gourmet grilling planks
2 small brie wheels
1 mango
A cup of fresh blueberries
1 jalapeno pepper
½ lime
4 tbsp honey
French baguette

Step 1:

Soak the plank for 1-2 hours and preheat the grill to 200 C.

Step 2:

Peel and core the mango, then cut it into small pieces. Wash the blueberries and jalapeno pepper. Seed the jalapeno and dice it finely. Mix the mango, blueberries and jalapeno in a bowl with juice of the ½ lime and 2 tbsp of honey. Stir and set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 3:

Pat the planks dry and place the wheels of brie on top, then add the salsa. Drizzle the remaining honey on top of the salsa.

Step 4:

Place the plank on the grill and close the lid. Cook on the grill for 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove the plank from the grill. Let the brie rest for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5:

Serve with the sliced fresh baguettes.

July 11, 2024

Alder Plank grilled chicken breast with fruit salsa

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Poultry

Here’s a dish that’s perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions.

The smokiness from grilling on a plank, Alder in this case, beautifully complements the sweetness and tanginess of the fruit salsa.

Expect a balanced and harmonious flavour profile as the savoury chicken contrasts nicely with the fresh and fruity salsa.

The colourful salsa, golden-brown chicken, and the rustic appearance of the Alder plank are a feast for all the senses.

You’ll need:

1 cup chopped fresh peaches
1 cup chopped fresh mango
½ cup chopped red capsicum
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Sea salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 Alder Plank, soaked for at least an hour
Lime wedges for serving

Step 1:

Soak Alder Plank for one hour. Combine peaches, mango, pepper, onion and some lime juice in a bowl; set aside.

Step 2:

Set your grill up for indirect heat cooking, at around 160°C.

Step 3:

Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with sea salt. Place soaked plank on the grid, close the lid, and heat for 1 minutes. Flip the plank and place the chicken on the heated side. Grill for approximately 25-30 minutes or until chicken is done. Make sure it has an internal temperature of around 75°C.

Step 4:

Remove chicken and plank from the grill, squeeze the lime juice over the meat, stir the basil into the salsa and arrange it on top of the chicken.

Enjoy!

July 11, 2024

Cedar Plank Fruit & Wine Brie Bites

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Cheese, Fruit

How about pairing fresh raspberries with Brie cheese? Sounds great, yes?

Instead of a plain old Brie wheel (which you could use, of course), do this with little Brie bites. How cute!

These little bites are bursting with flavours of the buttery Brie, the fresh berries, the wine and the slight flavour of the cedar plank.

Top Tip: Make sure you check on them while cooking, and make sure that the Brie doesn’t melt too much. They are done when the Brie looks like it’s almost ready to melt out of its rind.

You’ll need:

1 Cedar gourmet grilling plank
10 mini Brie cheese wheels (or one large Brie wheel)
1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup raspberry jam
1/4 cup Sauvignon Blanc
fresh ground pepper

Step 1:

Soak the cedar plank in cold water for at least 1 hour.

Step 2:

In a bowl combine the fresh berries, raspberry jam, and wine. Add fresh ground pepper to taste.

Step 3:

Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat. Once the plank has been soaked, pat it dry, then place the Brie bites onto the plank, evenly spacing them out.

Step 4:

Add a generous spoonful of the berry mixture on to the top of each cheese bite.

Step 5:

Place the plank on to your grill, close the lid and cook for about 10 minutes. Serve with crackers or fresh bread!

July 11, 2024

Cedar plank Haloumi with sundried tomatoes

By Martine PierhagenCedar Plank Recipes, Cheese

Here’s a spectacular appetizer for you! Haloumi cheese is meant to be eaten warm, with a nice crust, and it’s delicious with either sweet or savoury toppings.

This cheese melts perfectly, it doesn’t ooze out all over it stays contained. But it is still creamy and soft when you bite into it and has a nutty flavour.

You’ll see that the Cedar wood smoke infusion takes that to the next level. Just open up a bottle of wine and let the party begin!

Sundried tomatoes tossed in olive oil, garlic, oregano and capers make for the perfect topping. Try toasting a loaf of crusty bread to serve with it or choose crackers or brioche toast instead.

Top Tip: A sour cherry topping combined with the nutty warm cheese spread on brioche toast can also be truly amazing!

You’ll need:

1 Cedar wood gourmet grilling plank
250g haloumi cheese
5 sundried tomatoes, halved or chopped
½ teaspoon of oregano or a mix of Italian herbs
Salt-cured capers, rinsed and dried, to your liking
Fresh garlic to your liking
A decent drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

Step 1:

Soak the Cedar wood gourmet grilling plank in water for at least an hour.

Step 2:

Place the haloumi on the plank and spoon the sundried tomatoes and herb, garlic and salt mix over. Sprinkle with a little olive oil.

Step 3:

Place the plank with the cheese on it on grill over medium heat. Cover grill and cook 10-15 minutes or until cheese is warm.

Step 4:

Remove plank from grill and serve it with slices of toasted crusty or brioche bread, or with your favourite crackers.

July 11, 2024

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