Cedar Plank Salmon

        Soak cedar plank in cold water for at least 2 hours.

       

       Preheat barbecue grill to high, about 500 to 600 degrees.

      

       Place cedar plank on the grill and close barbecue lid and preheat plank

       for 2 -3 minutes.

       Place salmon fillet (either plain or marinated)  onto the heated cedar

       plank, close the lid and plank/cook the salmon for 12-15 minutes.

 

       Brush salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (recipe below) during the last

       4-5 minutes of cooking.

    

       When salmon is cooked carefully remove from plank and serve.

 

       ****Check grill every 3-4 minutes to make sure the plank does not

            catch on fire.

 

Maple Mustard Glaze

       1/2 cup maple syrup

       2 gloves crushed garlic

       1  tsp grated orange rind

       tbls Dijon Mustard

       salt & pepper to taste

    

     Mix all ingredients together, and brush over salmon last 4-5 minutes of cooking.