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Cedar Plank Pepper-Honey Salmon

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner U.S.
Cedar Plank Pepper-Honey Salmon
Ingredients
  • 2 untreated cedar planks
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless salmon fillets
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Immerse the cedar planks in a warm liquid solution for 1 to 2 hours. If you're feeling indulgent, add a small amount of bourbon to the water for added depth of flavor.
2
Combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually decrease the heat to medium-low and stir in the sugar, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened into a syrupy consistency, approximately 15 minutes. Set the sauce aside to await its use.
3
Prepare an outdoor grill for medium heat, ensuring it reaches a suitable temperature. Place the cedar planks on the grill's grates. The cooking process begins when they start to emit a gentle smoke and crackle.
4
Sprinkle a light dusting of salt and pepper over the salmon fillets to enhance their flavor. Position the fillets on top of the smoking cedar planks, close the grill lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Drizzle a small amount of the prepared sauce over the salmon fillets, and continue cooking until the fish reaches an opaque center, approximately 5 minutes more. Serve with the remaining sauce.