Wood plank cooking over open flames has been used for centuries to capture the essence of wood as a seasoning in fish, meats, fruits and vegetables. Any food or dish that would benefit from the addition of a smoky flavor is a great candidate for planking. Let your creativity be your guide; the results can be exciting variations of old favorites or imaginative new treats.

Try planking your next dinner on cedar. Cedar is a very fragrant wood that imparts a sweet, spicy flavor blended with a mild smoky edge to your food. Cedar is great with fish, beef and pork.

Be Creative - Try a combination!
Try combining planks and chips. As you gain experience you can achieve unique and flavorful results. For more information on the flavor profiles and pairing suggestions of other smoking woods read our online Smoking Woods Guide. This guide will give you additional inspiration for customizing your planking results. Amaze friends and family with this intriguing grilling technique.

For more information on planking and directions see our Plank Grilling Guide.

PLANKING SAFELY
Use planks designed for use with food. Most wood that you buy at a lumber store has been treated with arsenic, insecticides and other chemicals. Kitchen Window’s planks are made only of totally untreated wood, providing a much safer cooking medium.