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Brad Houser

On Sat, 8 Jul 2006 18:55:02 +0000 (UTC),
wrote:

> I've been aware for years of the method of grilling salmon using a cedar
> or alder plank underneath it, which chars and burns above the hot coals.
> I've seen special planks in the usual outlets, outrageously priced, to
> accomplish this. Recenly I bough some at a closeout price, and I'm
> thinking of trying it.
>
> Anybody ever do this? Does it work well? Got any tips?

I saw them do it on BBQ U, and it looked interesting.

I found 6 planks for $8.99 at Costco, and have done two salmon filets and
one salmon steak. I have experimented with the marinee, but olive oil,
lemon, garlic, salt and pepper have done well. The cedar taste permeates
the fish, and the salmon comes out very tasty.

BH