Cedar Planks--How long can they be used???

BHE1 · October 2008

I am still a newbie so this may be a silly question: how long do cedar planks last? Can I continue to reuse them, or should I discard after one use??

Sorry for all the questions today. Thanks in advance.

Richard Fl · October 2008

After you soak them, I use mine until they crumble as they have been used several times. Now they are charcoal and what do EGGERS do with charcoal??

Eh! Head · October 2008

We just got back eggtoberfest
We only use them once
they seem to lose that great aroma after the first use
they are realtivly inexpensive so ...

BHE1 · October 2008

Thanks Richard!!

I think you may have answered this question as well: do I need to soak the plank before using. I typically do not soak my wood chunks prior to putting in the egg.

Richard Fl · October 2008

I soak the planks for a few hours under water. Chunks of wood for smoking I do not soak. They work OK on the BGE dry same with chips.

Michael B · October 2008

The Cedar plank is there, primarily, to STEAM the fish. Because it's charred on the bottom, it does add smoke, but that is secondary to its function.

Chris · October 2008

I just go to Home Depot and have them cut some cedar for me in the store. Much cheaper than buying the BGE planks.

Cedar Planks--How long can they be used???

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