Cedar Smoked Salmon

grill · serves 6 to 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons Chardonnay, or bourbon or whiskey

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon ground ginger

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

2-pound salmon filet

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1. Make a marinade by combining the oil, wine, sugar, soy sauce,

ginger and pepper in a bowl. Blend and set aside.

(over)

2. Prepare the salmon filet by removing the pin bones. Leave whole

or cut into individual servings. Place in a bowl, add marinade

and turn to coat. Then cover and let sit for 20 minutes.

3. Prepare the grill and preheat the plank, then place the salmon,

skin-down on the plank. With the lid closed, cook the salmon

for 8-10 minutes, or until done.

4. Remove and season with lemon juice, brushed or drizzled, before

serving.

— Smith & Hawken cedar plank insert, 2004