by Erin Brandt | Nov 5, 2018 | Fruit & Vegetables, Thanksgiving
This pan of roasted vegetables is makes a great side dish for any meal, and is perfect for holiday gatherings. The secret ingredient of bacon fat takes these to the next level! Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 Ingredients: Handful of Alder Smoking Blocks 1 lbs....
by Erin Brandt | Oct 31, 2018 | Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Thanksgiving
This dish is easy to prepare, adds color to any meal, and tastes fantastic with the addition of Red Oak flavor. Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: Red Oak grilling planks 1 lb. Carrots (We used heirloom rainbow carrots) 2 Tbsp. Butter 2 Tbsp. Honey Thyme...
by Erin Brandt | Oct 29, 2018 | Fruit & Vegetables, Thanksgiving, Wrap Recipes
Green beans usually make an appearance on the Thanksgiving table, here is our Cedar-wrapped take. Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 Cedar Grilling Wraps 4 strips of Bacon 12 oz. fresh Green Beans 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil ½ Tbsp. Black Pepper 1 Tbsp. Sage,...
by Erin Brandt | Oct 17, 2018 | Cedar, Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Due to the slower cook time, these potatoes really have the opportunity to take on the garlic and maple wood flavors. Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 Maple Grilling Planks 1 lb. Multicolored Baby Potatoes 1 head of Garlic 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil Kosher Salt...
by Chef Matt Curmi | Feb 14, 2018 | Dessert, Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Pears filled with a dried fruit compote, plank smoked on wild red oak and flambéed with the bourbon of your choice. This delicious dessert is easy to prepare, but has a dramatic presentation. Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 5″ x 11” Cedar plank...
by Chef Matt Curmi | Dec 8, 2017 | Christmas, Fruit & Vegetables, Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Brussel Sprouts are making their way back onto holiday menus as we try to develop less traditional recipes (ie. boiled) Here we have included salty bacon, pungent sage and fragrant, crunchy Cedar infused pecans. Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients: 1 5 x...
by Chef Matt Curmi | Nov 24, 2017 | Plank Recipes, Recipes, Thanksgiving
Re-heated Thanksgiving dinner can be anti climactic after the real deal. With this in mind, we turned it all into a pizza with the flavors of smoked maple wood. Total Time: 90 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: For the dough 1 5 x 11″ Maple Plank 3/4 cup Warm...
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...