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Plank grilling is one of the easiest ways to cook delicate fish without it sticking to the grate or falling apart when you try to flip it. Soak the plank, load it with seasoned salmon, and let indirect heat and cedar smoke do the work — no flipping required.
Western Premium: the widely available default
Western’s cedar planks are sold in most grocery and hardware stores, which makes restocking easy, and they are cut to a standard size that fits most kettle and gas grills without trimming. A dependable, no-surprises choice for a first attempt at plank grilling.
| Product | Standout Feature | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Fire 12-Pack Cedar Grilling Planks for Salmon, Beef & More – U… | ADDED FLAVOR – Elevate your meals with both subtle smoky taste and fresh wood Western R… | Check Price → |
| Camerons Premium Natural Cedar Grilling Planks, 5.5×11.5″ Boards, 1… | Premium Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack – Each Plank Measures 11.5″ x 5.5″ by 0.7″ thic… | Check Price → |
| Wildwood Grilling 12-Pack Signature 5”x11” Cedar Grilling Planks fo… | SOURCED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA – Don’t be fooled into purchasing unknown wood spec… | Check Price → |
- ADDED FLAVOR – Elevate your meals with both subtle smoky taste and fresh wood Western Red Cedar flavor. Great on Salmon, Pork,…
- EASY TO USE AND EASY CLEAN UP – Be successful with salmon. Scan the QR code on the package for quick easy to follow instructions.
- BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION – Impress your guests with the beauty of salmon served directly on the cedar grilling plank!
Camerons: thicker planks for multiple reuses
Camerons cuts its planks slightly thicker than the grocery-store standard, which means they can often be reused two or three times before they crack or char through, saving money if you plank-grill regularly.
- Premium Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack – Each Plank Measures 11.5″ x 5.5″ by 0.7″ thickness – These Grilling Planks add a rich…
- Easy to Use – Soak the planks in water for at least 30 minutes (recommended 1-2 hours), then place your food directly on the pl…
- Rich Cedar Flavor – Infuse your dishes with the signature smoky flavor of cedar wood. Cedar popularly pairs well with salmon as…
Wildwood: a wider variety of wood species
Wildwood sells cedar alongside alder, maple, and cherry planks, so once you have the technique down you can experiment with how different woods change the flavor profile — alder in particular pairs well with salmon as a milder alternative to cedar.
- SOURCED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA – Don’t be fooled into purchasing unknown wood species from overseas, many of which are tox…
- PRODUCED IN A FOOD SAFE FACILITY – Don’t take chances when it comes to your food. All of our machinery uses food-grade lubrican…
- CONVENIENT SIZE – Perfect for grilling 2-3 servings of protein. If you are looking to cook an entire filet, please look into pu…
Soak any of these for at least an hour before use, and keep a spray bottle of water nearby in case the exposed plank edges catch flame.
