Best Wood for smoking Brisket
Brisket tends to be an expensive cut of beef, partially due to its massive size. So when smoking brisket, you want to make sure that you choose the right kind of wood, especially considering the time investment of smoking a 12-14 pound cut of beef.Hickory wood is the...
Using Wood for Grilling instead of Charcoal
When grilling or BBQing, some people prefer using all-natural wood instead of charcoal. While both have their advantages, there is nothing like the aroma of natural wood smoke on your food. Advantages of Grilling with Charcoal The convenience of charcoal should not be...
Where to buy wood chips for smoking
In the age of instant gratification, your best bet for purchasing just about anything is on the Internet, smoking chips included. Where to buy smoking chips online If you are an online shopper, I recommend choosing from the selection of Wildwood Grilling smoking...
Cedar Plank Salmon Spice Rubs
When it comes to rubs and seasoning for Cedar planked salmon, you can get as creative or as simple as you like. Sometimes less is more and this applies to the delicate nature of fish like salmon. Here are some of my favorite and trusted rub concoctions that I believe...
The health benefits of eating salmon (and how to cook it)
It’s no secret that salmon is considered a healthy protein. But what are the health benefits of eating salmon? We spoke with Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN of Lively Table who is a registered dietician. “Salmon is full of nutrients. It’s a high-quality...
Why Cook Salmon on a Cedar Plank?
So, why would you cook a piece of salmon on a Cedar plank? What are the benefits? What’s the difference between using Cedar or just using the grill or oven like you always have before? If you have cooked salmon on a Cedar plank, you would know the following: Salmon...
How to Spatchcock a Chicken
When I was a young ambitious chef, I picked up a job as a commis (entry level cook) in Mallorca, Spain. During my first week, my new Head Chef Mike, told me to spatchcock 24 game hens before service. I had just returned to work, and there was only 15 minutes or so...
How to Grill Skinless Salmon on a Cedar Plank
The answer to this question is very straightforward and the technique involved is no different than how you would cook anything on a grilling plank. Soak the plank in hot water for at least 15 minutes, remove it from the water, place your salmon on the wood, set it on...
Grilling Sockeye Salmon on a Cedar Plank
Grilling Sockeye Salmon on a Cedar Plank is a very simple process that, if done correctly, can achieve some very tasty results. Why Sockeye and Cedar? How does Sockeye differ from other species of Salmon, and why is it so popular? Like the technique of cooking on a...
Where to Buy Cedar Wraps
So, you want to cook with some cedar grilling wraps and you don’t know where to get them. In this day and age, you can pretty much find anything on the Internet, wraps included. I would recommend getting them straight from the source. If meal planning is not your...