Cedar Plank Burgers

 

Cedar Plank Burgers by Bobby Flay

Level: Intermediate
Total: 3 hr 35 min. Inactive: 2 hr Cook time 55 min Yield: 4 servings

Bobby Flay says, "This recipe proves that cedar plank cooking is not just for salmon anymore. Cooking burgers over cedar planks creates amazing flavor, infusing every bite with smoky complexity. This is a fun and creative way to serve hamburgers at your next outdoor barbecue."
Ingredients
Grilled Mushrooms and Onions:
4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
4 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 Walla Walla onions, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
Canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Burgers:

2 untreated cedar planks, each about 5 by 12 inches, soaked in water to cover for at least 2 hours (available at hardware stores)
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80-percent lean)
1 cup Red Wine Barbeque Sauce, recipe follows

8 slices good-quality aged white Cheddar
4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted on the grill
Red Wine Barbecue Sauce:
1 1/4 cups ketchup
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne powder
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
2 cups dry red wine, such as pinot noir

Directions:
For the grilled mushrooms and onions: 

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect heat. Brush the portobello mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and onions with oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat on both sides until slightly charred and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Reserve for the burgers.

For the burgers: 

Remove the planks from the water and place them over direct heat for about 2 minutes per side. Remove the planks from the grill and brush the top side with oil.

Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Brush with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put the burgers on the grill over direct heat and cook until nicely charred, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is charred, about 3 minutes. Place 2 burgers on each cedar plank. Put the planks over indirect heat, brush each burger with 1 tablespoon Red Wine Barbeque Sauce and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Cover the grill to melt the cheese and finish cooking, about 5 minutes.

Put the burgers on the bottom buns and top each with more barbeque sauce, some mushroom caps, some grilled onions and the top bun. Serve immediately.

Red Wine Barbecue Sauce:

Combine the ketchup, 1 cup water, ancho chile powder, honey, molasses, sugar, mustard, paprika, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chile de arbol, and chipotle chile in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, bring the wine to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, about 20 minutes. Stir the reduced wine into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. (The sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.)

Cedar Plank Salmon

Cedar Planked Salmon By: Lucy Waverman

Cooking salmon on a cedar plank is a very old method of cooking. Originally it would be cooked over an open fire but barbecues have simplified this technique. Soak the plank in water for 30 minutes before using, otherwise it will burn. Salt the plank before using it to give the skin real flavour. The marinade for this salmon goes well with beer - it has a slight BBQ sauce-like tang. Ingredients: 2 tbsp grainy mustard 2 tbsp ketchup 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 2 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper One 2 lb. piece of salmon Combine mustard, ketchup, rosemary, olive oil, chili powder, salt and pepper. Spread over salmon and marinate for 30 minutes. Heat grill to high heat. Place soaked cedar plank on grill and leave for 3 to 4 minutes or until you can smell or see smoke. Immediately turn plank, salt it liberally and place fish on top, skin-side down. Close cover and cook for 12 to15 minutes or until fish is just cooked. Remove plank from grill and slip salmon off, onto serving platter. Serves 4

Cedar Plank Brie With Raspberry, Almond, & Honey Topping

Cedar Plank Brie With Raspberry, Almond, and Honey Topping

Our daughter Barbara emailed a recipe that she found on a website,  Just remember to make certain that the cedar plank you use is produced to be used with food and not chemically treated.

Ingredients:

6" x 16" cedar plank

1 pint fresh raspberries

2 Tablespoons slivered almonds

1 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme

Coarse ground black pepper, to taste

4 Tablespoons honey

2 whole small wheels Brie, Camembert or Cambozola cheese

1 - 2 fresh baguettes

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Directions: 
Soak plank in cold water, at least one hour. Preheat grill to medium heat, about 400 degrees. 

In a small bowl combine, raspberries, slivered almonds, and fresh thyme, season with coarse ground black pepper. Drizzle with honey and gently mix to combine. 

Remove plank from water, place wheels of cheese, evenly spaced. Top each wheel with raspberry mixture. 

Place plank on grill for 20 to 25 minutes until each cheese is golden brown and slightly puffy, topping is hot, and almonds are slightly golden brown. 

Remove from grill, cool 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately with sliced baguettes and a few spoons and plenty of napkins. Serves 8 to 12 as a party appetizer