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Cedar Plank Salmon - DFen911 - 06-03-2008 I know we have visited this before but I did these last night and they came out so good! I use the cedar planks, about 1/4 thick and soaked for 1 hour prior to cooking. This shot I got when I peeked at them about 3 minutes before they were to come off. I've used the cedar sheets, but the flavor to me isn't as intense as the boards. Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - cjs - 06-03-2008 No, they aren't, Denise - at least to me they aren't. I'm with you, I love the cedar planks. great lookin' salmon. Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - Gourmet_Mom - 06-03-2008 I finally got some planks and can't wait to use them. Soon, very, very soon! Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - HomeCulinarian - 06-03-2008 I made the cedar plank salmon from the grilling book and thought it was wonderful. I was roasting potatoes and green beans at the same time and I think I lifted the lid too many times and let out the smoke. I saved the plank to reuse - scrubbed it of course. Is it okay to reuse the planks? Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - DFen911 - 06-03-2008 Yes I get 3-4 uses out of one. If you don't soak them enough they will burn faster. It's why I always soak at least 1 hour up to 4 hours. Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - Gourmet_Mom - 06-03-2008 HC, thanks for that note, I'll have to remember not to undo the point of the smoking affect of the planks by lifting the lid. Also, thanks for the question about reuse...saved me the same question. Denise, you say 3-4 times and mention burning faster. I will assume now that the thickness of the board determines whether you can use it again? Jean has also mentioned soaking overnight...would this extend the "life" of the board? In other words, how do you know when to "chunk it"? Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - firechef - 06-03-2008 I was going to make a smart comment here as I have been smoking on the coals in the grill of late. I am in hopes to get some planks and wraps soon and develop other recipes for them...I am glad this is staying at the "forefront" so to speak. Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - cjs - 06-04-2008 "Jean has also mentioned soaking overnight..." - I did? I don't remember soaking them overnight.... Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - DFen911 - 06-04-2008 I pitch mine when the burn thru reaches 2/3's. Some pieces burn faster than others do. Re: Cedar Plank Salmon - DFen911 - 06-13-2008 Ok more to share. These are scallops that I put a bit of chopped fresh rosemary and basil on, then wrapped them in prosciutto and put a rosemary skewer thru them and cooked them on a cedar plank. I also did tilapia on another board. This time my neighbor was in his backyard and came over "Denise...my lord what are you cooking?! It smells like heaven"