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Alder plank salmon

burr_baby33
burr_baby33 Posts: 503
in Seafood
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. 
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  • SWVABeanCounter
    SWVABeanCounter Posts: 859
    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?

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,523
    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. 
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    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. 


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  • burr_baby33
    burr_baby33 Posts: 503
    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.
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  • fishtale
    fishtale Posts: 2
    Skiddymarker said to do the salmon on alder, indirect at 400. How long do you let it go?
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  • chris123stock
    chris123stock Posts: 664
    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.
    :D
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