What sets it apart in my mind is the convenience of the hours, location and quality ingredients, especially when it comes to produce. Metro is one of the many groceries stores around me. I have partnered up with Metro to bring you this delicious recipe and I thought I would take a second to tell you about Metro. Always preheat your grill like you would your oven and throw on the plank for a few minutes alone before adding the salmon so that it gets nice and hot, then reduce the heat a little and let the grill do it’s thing. If you do decide to soak in something other than water, consider the flavours you will season the fish with so that they are compatible. I have never tried anything but water so I can’t recommend one. Many people like to get some flavour in their plank by soaking it in cider or wine. This is good to take into consideration when planning a meal. The recommendation for this size plank was 3-4 hours of soaking it in water. The thicker the plank is, the longer you soak it for. It just needed a bit of time in the oven and really it’s the thought that counts when someone is making anniversary dinner for someone else - no names will be mentioned.Īs we learned from our very first time grilling on a cedar plank, you must soak the wood before hand which will prevent the whole plank from going up in flames. So there’s a funny story about our first homemade cedar plank salmon - to make a long story short - I won’t divulge who - but someone didn’t realize that the cedar plank needed to be soaked for a while before grilling on it and it burned to a crisp and left the salmon uncooked. I strongly recommend it for this recipe and also any other meat you may be grilling. It also caramelizes creating even more intense flavour. Creating a spice rub and glaze adds loads of flavour to the salmon and the glaze also adds a nice sweetness. But sometimes more is more and that is why I did this one spiced and with an epic maple bourbon glaze which is totally drinkable by the way. Sometimes less is more with olive oil, salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. It grills up very quickly and you can season your salmon any way you prefer. It’s perfect for feeding a few and grilling the salmon over a cedar plank gives it the most wonderful woodsy flavour and smokiness from the grill. Sure makes for some stress free entertaining.Ī favourite of ours to do on the grill is cedar plank salmon. Sit around the BBQ or on a deck, enjoying being outdoors for all of 2 weeks of Summer (I kid - it only feels like it’s only 2 weeks), sipping on something ice cold and enjoying company. Once you have your main meat or veggie component that you are grilling, all you have to do is whip up some sides and grab a few cold drinks and a pint of icecream and everyone is happy. A simple menu is all that is needed when grilling is involved. No coats or boots to weigh you down, driving is so easy without ice and snow to contend with, it’s bright out til 9pm outside making entertaining outdoors possible and a lot easier. Everything just seems lighter, freer, and easier in the Summer. Summer is and has always been my favourite time of year, maybe that is why Caribbean living came easy for me when it came to the climate. What says Summer more than outdoor grilling? We usually grill all year round - grinning and bearing the cold as we do it, but there’s a special place in my heart for summer grilling.
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