In this article we will look at the Topic “ Grill planks ” We will explain to you what grill planks actually are and which wood for salmon and Meat is the right one. You will also learn how to cook fish and meat using a grill plank We will also discuss the cleaning and reuse of grill planks.
What are grill planks and where do they come from?
The history of grill planks goes back to the Native Americans Even then, the caught fish on cedar grilled. This makes perfect sense, because meat such as poultry, beef fillet or seafood and fish such as salmon and trout can tolerate very little heat . With the help of the grill planks, meat and fish gently cooked and therefore cannot burn. Another advantage of grilling with grill planks is the special taste that the cooked fish or meat gets. The wood of the grill plank gives off some flavors which in turn are absorbed by the meat and fish. This creates a very unique and special taste that can only be achieved by the Using grill planks It plays a major role here which wood the grill planks exist (more on this later).
Plank grilling or “Plank Grilling” enjoys in the USA and Canada increasingly popular. In Europe, however, grilling with grill planks is relatively unknown. Therefore, it is considered by big grill fans as A real insider tip . If you have no experience with grill planks, you should at the next opportunity catch up – thank us later!
To explain it once again in two sentences: Plank grilling or grilling with grill planks refers to the Preparing fish and Meat on a Wooden board . This is particularly popular in the USA and Canada – but in Europe it's considered an insider tip.
Grill plank: Which wood for fish and meat?
As we have already mentioned, grill planks are particularly suitable for fish and meat that can only tolerate very low heat. This includes poultry, beef fillet, game, seafood and fish – but also pork can be cooked without any problems. For the best possible taste recommends our grill expert Patrick Ryan, who has already on behalf of Kabel 1 has made many programs around the topic of grilling and BBQ, the use of different grill planks.
Which grill planks are suitable for salmon?
At the Grilling salmon or fishing in general, as well as seafood Patrick Ryan recommends using Cedar wood . The so-called Cedar Grilling Planks give the salmon a distinctive , slightly sweet aroma.
So Prepare the salmon perfectly with cedar wood grill planks: The salmon comes at approximately 150 °C for around 25 minutes (using the cedar wood plank) on the grill. During this cooking time, the fish will still slightly glassy and will taste perfect. If you want to be on the safe side, Protein , which will come out of the body after some time. As soon as at the edges of the salmon protein, but on the fish itself no protein yet can be seen, the salmon is ready.
ℹ Tip from the pro: If possible, the Salmon skin while grilling on the cedar plank not removed The salmon fillet is very difficult to grill without the skin, and there is also a risk that the salmon disintegrates quite quickly .
Which grill planks are suitable for poultry and pork?
Anyone who delicious piece of pork or poultry If you want to cook on the grill planks, it is best to use maple wood back. The Maple Grilling Planks , the wood of the maple tree, give the meat a particularly sweet and wonderfully balanced, slightly smoky taste . The maple wood grill planks give the pork or poultry no direct contact to the flame. This keeps the grilled food particularly tender and juicy .
So prepare a piece of pork with Maple wood grill planks perfect: Before placing the pork on the grill plank, you should tendons and unnecessary fat The piece of meat comes for around 40 minutes at a Temperature of approx. 180 °C onto the grill plank. As a little help, we recommend a thermometer to check the core temperature of pork. This is also used by Patrick Ryan, who usually not at the recommended grilling times oriented, but exclusively on the temperature in Inside the grilled food If the core temperature The pork can be removed from the grill when it reaches between 58 °C and 60 ° C. Leave the piece of meat to cool after cooking. a few minutes pull.
ℹ Tip from the pro: The Maple Grilling Planks are also ideal for every piece of meat you Bacon wrap want to prepare.
Which grill planks are suitable for beef and game?
At a juicy piece of beef steak – but also with Wild – we recommend a Grill plank made of hickory wood . This gives the meat a particularly characteristic smoky taste and is the classic for Southern-style BBQ . Alternatively, you can also use cherrywood grill planks.
Before you place the steak on the grill plank, you should both sides for one minute each Sear . Then your piece of meat at approx. 180 °C onto the hickory (or cherry) wood grill plank. Let it cook until the desired core temperature is reached. We also recommend a thermometer After you have removed your meat from the grill plank, you should around 10 minutes in the air to let go .
ℹ Tip from the pro: If you want your beef fillet "medium" the meat should be removed from the grill plank when the core temperature approx. 57 °C Whoever eats his meat medium-rare If preferred, the beef fillet should already have a core temperature of approx. 52 °C from the grill. 49 °C is the end for the meat if you like it “rare” , i.e. still bloody.
Grill plank: Water, clean, reuse
The correct use of the grill planks is particularly important. For this reason, the in the USA American Heritage's custom-made grill planks, a guide that conveniently embossed directly into the wood became.
- The grill plank should be 1-2 hours in water be soaked
- The already seasoned meat is placed on the wet grill plank
- Place the grill plank on an already preheated grill
- Make sure that the grill during cooking closed is
- Consider the different cooking times of meat and fish
- For safety reasons, make sure Spray bottle with water next to the grill so that you can react quickly if the Grill plank to burn begins
ℹ Tip from the pro: Should you no suitable container to soak the grill plank, you can easily use the baking tray from your oven.
We are often asked whether the Grill planks reused The answer is: Yes! You can Use grill planks several times , provided you clean them after grilling thoroughly cleaned Please also make sure that the grill plank not burned or to heavily charred If this is the case, the smoky flavor that fish and meat get from the grill plank, not so intense anymore It then makes perfect sense to new grill plank to use.
The right Care and Correct cleaning of the grill planks is essential if you plan to use the grill planks multiple times. Make sure that the grill plank completely cooled before you start cleaning. Clean the grill plank with a brush and hot water completely from fish or meat residues. The cleaned grill plank should then be placed in a well-drained ventilated place at Room temperature Please place the cleaned and still damp grill plank not on a Heating or in the Sun , as there is a risk of Crack formation in the wood.
On the Internet, Cleaning the grill planks also frequently Dishwashing liquid recommended. However, we can only advise against this , as the wood absorbs part of the detergent and this can taste impairments Please also use the cleaning agent to clean the grill plank. no dishwasher .
Important information about grill planks – what you should pay attention to
Around the Food safety To guarantee the highest quality, American Heritage only sells wood and grill planks made from pure and ecological wood. For this reason, you should only buy products that are also “Grill plank” The wood must be necessarily untreated – so it is not advisable to go to the nearest hardware store and buy a bunch of boards for your home barbecue.
When you grill several grill planks please make sure that you use the grill planks with a Place a distance of at least 2 cm , otherwise the Smoke has no chance to penetrate . As mentioned in the previous section, the Grill always preheated before the grill plank and the food are placed on it.
Although you may not notice it from the wood – the grill plank gets very, very hot . Therefore, please handle the wood not by hand (unless you have a suitable glove), but if possible use always a pair of tongs .
We wish you a Bon appetit!
