Cedar Plank cooking of fish

[Jimmyz123]

If you have never tried a cedar plank cooked fish you are missing out. I caught some cod and a Calico bass and brought them home for dinner. I soaked the fish in milk all day today, then rinsed them off with water. soaked the cedar plank in water for a couple of hours. Once the grill was hot I placed the plank on the grill to heat up. about 5 minutes later placed the fish on the plank. about 12 minutes on the grill and they were done. They have a very nice cedar smoked flavor.

I don't normally bring home Calico bass but after cooking it like that, I'll bring some home again. That was very nice.

[maui jim]

My daughter gave me some of the cedar planks for cooking for christmas I BBQ and smoke a lot of game so now you peaked my intrest on the plank, what else to you add on the plank I was told som oranges or lemons or even pineapple all sound great...

Good eats JimmyZ. :cool:

[Jimmyz123]

My daughter gave me some of the cedar planks for cooking for christmas I BBQ and smoke a lot of game so now you peaked my intrest on the plank, what else to you add on the plank I was told som oranges or lemons or even pineapple all sound great...

Good eats JimmyZ. :cool:

Like you I am now interested in trying other things. Last night all I did was put salt and pepper on the fish and put them on the planks. However now I may try some lemon, orange, rings with the fish next time. The planks I have included some suggestions and those include pork chops, baby back ribs, chicken and of course salmon, trout, and other fish.

I have a chicken I need to cook so I may be grilling that up this evening.

[tacmik]

Cedar plank cooking is great. However, the planks you get at the store that is packaged for sale are expensive. Got to Lowes or home dept. and get a cedar fence board and just cut it yourself to the size you need. Just make sure you buy the un-treated boards and lightly sand them.

[finyak]

Thanks for that thread,now I know what I'am having for dinner.I better start defrosting that Halibut.

[Jimmyz123]

Cedar plank cooking is great. However, the planks you get at the store that is packaged for sale are expensive. Got to Lowes or home dept. and get a cedar fence board and just cut it yourself to the size you need. Just make sure you buy the un-treated boards and lightly sand them.

The pack I bought at Albertson's was 2 planks for $3, not too bad, however I originally thought it was 1 plank. One side is sanded all smooth and the other side is rough. I soaked the plank for at least 2 hours. Fence boards is a great idea you can buy a full board and make a few planks, and probably for about the same price as I paid.

[bus kid]

next time try some alder wood and / or pecan.
I place the lemon on the fish about 5 mins after I place it on the plank to cook

[taggermike]

Years ago I heard a long joke about cooking mackerel on a cedar plank that ended with eating the plank and throwing the mack away. I actually have a few cedar planks. I'll give em a try. Mike

[Jimmyz123]

I'm all for trying different types of planks for BBQing fish. I love the flavor that smoke gives the fish.