Cedar planks for grilling

[Freddyb]

Just go to the friggin hardware store.....and get a plank......you dont need imported cedar to plank salmon on a fire......try the hardware store

[jas_rho]

I have actually heard that cedar is the only type of wood that doesn't warp and bend under high heat and thats also why its good. I personally don't have any experience with this type of cooking but thought I'd add my two cents

And also, I have heard that conifers (pine trees etc) give an awful taste to food.

[Upphew]

The idea is not to burn the wood but to heat the water/wine/beer/whiskey soaked wood over the hot embers so it smokes the meat/veggies with flavour.

I call that alcohol misuse! Sheesh! Good (as in containing alcohol) wine/beer/whiskey is to be consumed orally and in large quantities. I detest even throwing beer to the kiuas, but at least one can inhale the spirits of the beer (pun intended)...

[Rob A.]

I think you're talking to a lot of the McDonald's crowd here, Cory....

But those who know certainly agree with what you are saying...

Delightful....