On Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:28:22 -0600, Directorate of Troll Removal and
Disposal > wrote:

> On 7/27/2015 11:23 AM, sf wrote:
> > On Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:25:55 -0600, Troll Disposal Service
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>>
> >> You should easily get two cooks as long as you get that plank off the
> >> grill when your 1st is done and spritz the back of it liberally with
> >> water to halt the charring.
> >
> > What is an appropriate length of time to soak them... 20-30 minutes?
>
> I tend to go for about 45-50 minutes, but our clime here is so dry it's
> needed.
>
> I think 30 minutes would be fine in most cases.
>
> Just be sure to get the fish or meat off and get that underside
> extinguished where it's charring.
>
> I enjoy planking, for a steak I'll sear off both sides first on high,
> then plank for 15 or so minutes on medium low.
>
> Works every time.
>
I hadn't thought about steaks. Do you use cedar or something like
apple-wood for that?

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sf