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Thank you for coming back and telling me about the cedar planks - I'll have to look into them.
Hopefully, we will all get a BBQ this coming weekend!

I was very impressed Maggie. I cut a side of Salmon in half and marinated one in lemon juice, zest, olive oil and the other in an oriental style, blend of soy sauce, hoisin, 5 spice powder and the other usual suspects.

I soaked the planks for 3 hrs and then put the fish on top and cooked in a closed BBQ, medium heat for 15 mins. The fish was really succulent. It was moist and flaked beautifully. I cannot say categorically that the planks added a great deal more flavour, but it was a really good way to cook delicate fish. I would use again. I was able to rinse off the salmon debris, soak the plank again and put in the freezer, so it is ready to go the next time.

The recipes that come with the planks suggest cooking chicken, ribs and veg on them too. When the weather improves (if ever), I'll have another play around and let you know.

I too love gadgets. Please let me know how you get on with them.

I saw them mentioned on a couple of BBQ recipe sites last year and then found them on sale at Costco. I bought a pack of 6 to see what they are like (addicted to gadgets as I am).

Anyway, tomorrow I am going to give them a go with a piece of salmon and a maple syrup and bourbon marinade. I wonder if they do give a smoked flavour.

I have just googled 'cedar grilling planks'. How did you find out about them ?