Alder plank salmon

burr_baby33 · February 7

Went to the freezer and picked out a beautiful package of salmon. After thawing, I seasoned with raging river and maple syrup for glaze. Fired up the egg and added a chunk of alder. Found an alder plank in the garage, opened a bottle of pinot noir and the rest is history.

SWVABeanCounter · February 7

Looks great. Just curious, I've used alder a few times, but really didn't notice any smokiness in the salmon as opposed to the times I've used cedar planks. Did throwing the chunks in help?

Skiddymarker · February 7

Looks good, must take a look in the freezer, thanks for the nudge.

Alder is milder than cedar, but in my experience, provides a better flavour. From my perspective, cedar is cheaper so I tend to use it more often, but alder provides a much better taste. I do indirect at 400 or so on a soaked plank.

SmokeyPitt · February 7

Very nice indeed! I haven't seen the alder planks near me, but I have seen alder chips. I think "alder smoked salmon" is on the menu for this evening.

burr_baby33 · February 7

Lots of people like the cedar planks but I prefer the alder. I just do not care for the "turpentine" taste from the cedar. Alder chunks/chips/smoke is perfect with salmon.

fishtale · May 11

Skiddymarker said to do the salmon on alder, indirect at 400. How long do you let it go?

chris123stock · May 11

alder is a good way to go if you don't want a real smokey flavor, very mild in my experience, I always use alder planks, looks good.
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