Cedar planks can be used to prepare a number of grilled or baked dishes. They are especially good for salmon, which can start to fall apart if not placed onto the right kind of cooking tray. Cedar planks not only hold your fish up and keep the filet intact, but they also release a great flavor into the fish while it cooks, which gives it a leg up on other cooking methods. To make the salt brine, dissolve the salt in a half liter of warm water and add the orange peel strips, peppercorns, and thyme. Put the salt brine in a square or rectangular dish where you will later put the salmon fillets and let it cool. Put the salmon fillets in the dish with the salt brine. Put the dish in the fridge and let the salmon soak for two hours. Also, put the wooden grilling planks in a container of water for two hours.

At iWood we understand how important it is to supply our customers with the highest quality products. We always ensure that we provide you with the greatest percentage of usable western red cedar for your needs. We acquire our woods from only the finest sawmills in the UK and from direct importers and deliver the highest quality woods to our customers. Now that you’ve decided on your plank size and wood type it’s time to get cooking! First, you’ll want to soak your plank in water for at least 15 minutes in a large container and place a weight on top to keep it submerged.The wood however is acidic and tends to corrode ferrous metals - protective coatings should be applied to metal fittings and fixings. Why choose our Western Red Cedar?

Here at The Timber Merchants we believe a fence is a vital part of a landscape, it has such an architectural effect on signifying the look of your property and your choice of wood is always the finishing touch. We can provide the batons and posts for your timber fence. Pre-soak your planks in water for several hours. Preheat your grill. While waiting, use a bowl to mix your dill, parsley, oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Preheat the planks for about 2 minutes on the grill. Add the filets to the cedar planks for about 15 minutes then move the salmon to a plate and cover it with your herb mix. Make sure to soak your cedar plank for a minimum of half an hour. Coat your fish with the rub and chill it while you preheat your grill. Grill it directly on the grill for about 3 minutes to add in grill marks, then complete another 20 minutes of cooking time on the grill with the fish on the plank. Add your lemon slices when you put the filet on the plank. When finished, add some chopped green onion as a garnish. Apricot Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon Another factor to consider is the size of your plank – a 5”x11” plank is great for three 6 ounce servings of salmon, but if you have a large fish fillet you’ll need an extra-large plank. As a general rule of thumb – you want food to cover the majority of the plank, but not to hang over the edges. This recipe makes enough for about four people. For people who like zesty, sharp flavors, this is a great option. Horseradish salmonPre-soak your planks for a minimum of an hour. While you soak it, take out a mixing bowl and add in lemon zest, thyme, sugar, and seasoning, mixing it with a spoon or fork. Place your filet on the cedar plank and brush it gently with olive oil. Add your lemon mix to the top of the salmon. Next, preheat your grill to high. Once it is fully heated, turn off every burner but one and add your cedar plank. Grill your filet for about 20 minutes, then add your sauce. For your sauce, mix sauce ingredients together and refrigerate it until you are ready to go. Sweet Dill Cedar Plank Salmon