by Evan Rains | Nov 17, 2017 | Cedar, Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes
Beets and garlic are the perfect flavor combination. Add in the delicious flavor of wood smoke, and you’ve got yourself a winner. After you cook them like this, you’ll have the whole party begging for more. Delicious, easy and best yet, healthy! Total...
by Evan Rains | Nov 11, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Recipes, Skewer Recipes
Many people nowadays are looking for vegetarian or vegan options that aren’t bland. So, we thought how about using some cedar skewers with tofu and seeing what we could come up with. Cedar fragrance and more spice and flavor than we thought possible made this a...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Beef, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Don’t forget that everyone at the table wil want some gravy. after you have smoked gravy you’ll never go back to anything else ever. Total Time: 15 minutes Servings:10 Ingredients: 2 quarts Chicken Broth 1 Sprig fresh Rosemary 2 Sprigs fresh Thyme 1/2 cup...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
The turkey usually takes the center stage for every Thanksgiving. With the addition of hickory smoke and cooking your bird on the grill to free up oven space, the following recipe is a winner. Total Time: Brine 8 hours, cook 3 hours Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 5”x 11”...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Dessert, Recipes, Smoking Chips Recipes, Thanksgiving
Cherry smoked & Pumpkin spiced creme brule cooked in a mason jar. We had some skeptics but apparently smoked cream makes for a fine twist on this classic French dessert. Total Time: 2 hours Servings: 10 Ingredients: 1/2 cup Cherry Wood Chips 2 Qts Heavy Cream 16...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Recipes, Smoking Chips Recipes, Thanksgiving
Maple smoked butter goes a long way. We break down the steps for you. Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: Yields 1lb. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Maple Chips 1 lb unsalted Butter Directions: Soak the chips for up to an hour and set up a cold smoker, smoking gun or a hot smoker...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Wrap Recipes
Seasonal root vegetables are must on any menu at this time of year, especially at the thanksgiving table. We wrapped these vegetables in Cedar and topped them with a pumpkin seed sage pesto to really bring this dish to life. Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 10...
by Evan Rains | Nov 10, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
These planked brussel sprouts are cooked to perfection with shallots and lemon and the delicious, mild smoke flavor of Alder. Long after the festivities have come to an end, you’ll have the entire family asking you how you created such a delightful addition to...
by Evan Rains | Nov 9, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
What’s better than tiny cute little pumpkins? Having them hollowed out and filled with delicious Red Oak smoke flavored filling. Carving up a pumpkin just got tastier. Total Time: 1.5 hours Servings: 10 Ingredients: 2 – 5x11” Red Oak Planks 10 Baby...
by Evan Rains | Nov 9, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Recipes, Skewer Recipes, Thanksgiving
The smokey flavor of cedar infused with these patatas looks great on the table, and paired with our own cranberry almond romesco sauce this is a nice Northwest take on a classic Spanish Tapas dish. Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients: 10 Cedar skewers 30...
by Evan Rains | Oct 31, 2017 | Lamb, Plank Recipes, Recipes
Lamb is so juicy and flavorful, when done right, it’s heavenly. To help keep the meat moist and juicy, and to add delicious smoke flavor, we made these burgers on Red Oak. It has a delicious nutty smoke flavor that pairs especially well with lamb. Total...
by Evan Rains | Oct 14, 2017 | Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Squash, commonly referred to as the flavor of fall just got a new sidekick, Cedar Planks. When combined you get a delightful mix of flavor and color. Oh and did we mention it’s super easy to do? Total Time: 1 hourServings: 4Ingredients:2 Cedar Grilling Planks1...