Quick Answer: Can you use regular cedar boards for grilling?

Many cooking stores will sell pre-cut wood planks made especially for plank grilling. The flavor is up to you. Cedar, cherry, hickory, pecan, maple, apple and alder work well.

Can I use any cedar plank for grilling?

Western Red Cedar



Native to the Pacific Northwest and the original Cedar wood used in traditional Native American cooking. Western Red Cedar is delicious and non-toxic. This is the safest and most recommended for Cedar plank cooking. All Wildwood Grilling Cedar Planks are made from Western Red Cedar.

Do you have to soak cedar planks before grilling?

Yes, you have to soak Cedar planks before cooking with them. Soaking for 15 minutes in warm water is the optimal soaking time. The flavor infusion is most apparent after 15 minutes and does not increase with longer soaking times.

Can you Soak cedar planks for too long?

Yes, you have to soak Cedar planks before cooking with them. Soaking for 15 minutes in warm water is the optimal soaking time. The flavor infusion is most apparent after 15 minutes and does not increase with longer soaking times.

What do you soak cedar planks in?

Soak the cedar planks.



One to two hours before grilling, submerge the cedar planks in wine, sake, cider, or water.

Can you Soak cedar planks in beer?

Soak the cedar plank for 1 hour. Weigh it down with something heavy to keep it submerged. If you are feeling adventurous, soak your cedar planks in wine, beer, juice or stock.

What do you do with cedar planks after grilling?

If the cedar plank is thoroughly charred, you’re best scrapping it and starting fresh next time. If you find that the plank is still in good condition (not a lot of char), you can reuse it according to Wildwood Grilling. Wash the plank with hot water (don’t use soap, though) and store in the freezer.

How many times can you use Weber cedar plank?

Technically, a grilling plank can be used multiple times but you’ll only get the fresh wood flavor on the first use, so we don’t recommend it as it defeats the whole purpose of cooking with planks. Also, if you are able to use a grilling plank more than once, you are doing it wrong.

How do you use fire and flavor cedar planks?

EASY TO USE: Soak plank for an hour, heat plank on grill for 3 minutes, flip plank, and add food. Then, place on grill and smoke your dish to perfection!

How long do you grill fish on a cedar plank?

Place the cedar plank in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat. Cover the grill and cook until cooked through, around 20 to 30 minutes. The internal temperature should read 135 degrees F. Transfer the salmon and plank to a platter and serve right off the plank.