Grilling
Grilling Options
If you are getting ready for the summer and want some delicious foods you can fire up the grill and have fun. Grilling gives you many options when your wanting different types of meats, such as:
- Grilled Burgers
- Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Chicken
Grilling is the most used method of cooking burgers. Grilling is easy and fast for getting delicious foods. When you grill you cook on an open heat source and the heat comes from the bottom on the grill. When you grill meat, you can marinate it so you can add more flavor and get a kind of smoky flavor from the open heat source.
Maple Bourbon Glazed Grilled Salmon
1 1/2 lbs salmon fillet
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/2 cup quality bourbon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Submerge the planks in water for an hour or so. This prevents the plank from burning and will steam the fish while on the grill. We use a few canned soft drinks (beer is for drinking) or a pan filled with water to keep the planks from floating.
- Mix the bourbon, honey, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Remove any pin bones and cut the salmon into filets about 2 1/2 to 3 inches wide.
- Place the salmon in a baking dish and pour 1/2 a cup of the glaze over the salmon. Return the fish to the refrigerator while you prepare the grill.
- Prepare the grill for medium high direct heat. If using charcoal, after the coals come up to temp, put the lid on with the vents half closed for about 10 minutes to back the temperature down.
- Remove the planks from the water. Oil the smoother side of the plank with olive oil. Place the filets on the oiled plank skin side down with at least one inch of space between the filets.
- Place the planks on the grill and cook with the lid closed for about 15 to 25 minutes. Baste with remaining glaze every 5 to 7 minutes. As usual, the time on the grill depends on the grill and the thickness of the filet. If you cook by temperature, which we recommend, cook to 145° F, but don’t overcook or it will be dried out. When it gets to 135 ° F, keep a close eye on it.
From: http://www.grillingcompanion.com/grilled-salmon/