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simple alternative to traditional grilling methods, plank grilling imparts
subtle smoky flavors into meats, seafood, and other grilled items. The
technique results in foods that are moist, healthy, and full of flavor.
Simply soak the plank in water for 1 hour or more, heat on grill for 3
minutes, add food and cook to perfection with a closed grill lid. Shop For Grilling Planks |
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1:
Soak
Submerge grilling plank in water at least 1 hour |
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2:
Heat
Heat Grill to 350 degrees - 400 degrees F., add soaked grilling plank to
grill rack, close cover, heat 3 minutes and flip plank |
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3:
Smoke
Add food to heated grilling plank, close cover; cook until done, no
turning or flipping necessary |
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4:
EAT!!! |
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FAQ
Q: What if my grilling plank catches on fire?
A: The easiest way to avoid flare up is to follow the directions
closely. Soaking the grilling plank in water before using and regulating your
grill temperature will insure safe grilling; however, if your grilling plank does
flare up it is ok. Simply spray the flames with a water filled spray
bottle, reduce temperature, and continue grilling. The edges of the
grilling plank are the first to flare up and this does not affect the food. If
your grill does not have a thermometer built in then use a standard oven
thermometer.
Q: Can I reuse Fire & Flavor Grilling Planks?
A: Fire & Flavor's Gourmet Grilling Planks may be reused again if not
overly charred. Planks should be cleaned and thoroughly heated before
reusing (see below). Fire & Flavor's Disposable Grilling planks are
slightly thinner and are a single use product, but again can be reused
if not overly charred. The charring of planks depends on how long the
plank was exposed to the heat. Generally, cooking times and thickness of
meat determine this.
Q: How do I clean the planks after each use?
A: Scrub the planks with a strong bristle brush and hot water. Allow to
dry, but be sure to re soak before your next use. Always cook on the
same side and preheat the plank on the grill for 3 minutes (preheat with
cooking surface side down) before placing food on it. This heating
process will help kill any potential bacteria.
Q: What are the advantages to using Fire & Flavor Grilling Planks
versus lumber at my local hardware store?
A: You must always use untreated woods for cooking; not all woods are
suitable for cooking. Treated woods can be highly poisonous and some
cedars (eastern cedar or white cedar) contain resins which are toxic.
Shingles purchased from a hardware store may contain chemicals and are
not very sanitary. Also the unevenness of shingles can make moisture
drain away from the food and possibly lead to flare ups. We highly
recommend using cedar grilling planks that are sold for cooking; lumber at
hardware stores is not a safe or sanitary route.
Q: Can I plank cook with other types of cedar?
A: Eastern cedar, white cedar, or inland cedar is not to be cooked on.
High sap content is not sanitary and imparts a bitter flavor to foods.
We do not recommend cooking on any kind of cedar except Western Red
Cedar. |
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