Contact Us: Email | 24/7 Customer Service 1-800-381-0759
Over 3 million customers served since 1994
Same Day Shipping, $4.99* on any size order
ScienceHealthnotes

Grill Fabulous Smoke-Seasoned Meals

Healthnotes Index:
Search Healthnotes:

Grill Fabulous Smoke-Seasoned Meals

Illustration
This natural cooking method is now popular worldwide for fish, meat, and poulty—even pizza and fruit!
Turn up the heat to enjoy Pacific Northwest–style flavor from wood grilling planks

“Grilling on a plank perfectly captures the essence of Pacific Northwest flavor,” says chef Greg Atkinson, author of Entertaining in the Northwest Style. Originating with the region’s native people who roasted salmon on aromatic cedar and alder planks, natural wood oils and moisture add subtle flavor while keeping grilled foods succulent and tender. This natural cooking method is now popular worldwide for fish, meat, and poultry—even pizza and fruit!

Choose a wood grilling plank for distinctive flavor

Use only untreated wood planks for grilling. Different woods offer distinct flavors. Select a signature style or try them all.

  • Western Red Cedar—Sweet, spicy flavor blended with a mild, smoky edge. Excellent for all types of foods; especially good with fish and vegetables.
  • Western Alder—Robust, smoky flavor complemented by a light, vanilla essence. Traditionally used in the Northwest for salmon and fish, also great for vegetables, cheeses, and pizza.
  • Western Maple—Sweet, buttery taste with layers of mild smoky flavor. Ideal for all kinds of food.
  • Shagbark Hickory—Rich, smoky flavor with mild, bacon-like notes. Superb with meat and poultry, plus burgers, pizza, and breads.

Follow these guidelines for successful plank grilling

Grilling planks are easy to use and versatile, their smoky flavor enhancing a wide variety of foods from herb-stuffed trout and salmon to new potatoes, corn on the cob, London broil, scallops, and more. Whether you cook with gas or charcoal, the following tips will ensure delicious results.

  • Soak grilling planks at least 1 hour to add moisture to the wood and help resist burning on the grill.
  • For first-time use, once the plank is soaked, place it on the grill, close the lid, and lightly toast 2 minutes. Turn the plank over and repeat. When plank begins to crackle, you’re ready to cook.
  • Put the prepared plank on the grill, place ready-to-cook food on top, and cover the grill. Keep lid closed to maintain temperature control and maximize smoke flavor.
  • Don’t let your grill become so hot the plank burns. If this happens, use a water-filled spray bottle to extinguish any flames and adjust temperature.

Judith H. Dern is an independent writer living in Seattle, WA, who adores cedar plank–grilled Copper River salmon.




*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
1-800-381-0759
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime. 5 Star Guarantee Internet Retailer Top 500 E-Retailer Inc. 500 Award Winner & Hall of Fame Member
Copyright © 2008 Vitacost.com. All rights reserved • Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by Vitacost.com or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
Prices and promotions are subject to change without notice.
Atl8