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Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Charcoal Grills => Topic started by: HighOnSmoke on May 14, 2016, 07:23:59 PM

Title: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 14, 2016, 07:23:59 PM
We stopped by a seafood market today and picked up a nice filet of fresh Atlantic salmon. We also got 3 pounds
of extra-large shrimp for another meal.  The salmon was marinated for about 45 minutes with some lemon juice,
Mr. Yoshida’s, garlic pepper and pickled jalapeno slices. This was per my wife’s request.  We both really like the
flavor that the jalapenos add to the salmon.

I am using the small vortex, large side up, with a small Weber chimney of Kingsford blue. I soaked a cedar plank
for about 4 hours.  Getting it heated up on both sides.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-1_zpsmksdxkdz.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-1_zpsmksdxkdz.jpg.html)

Once the plank was ready I sprayed it with some canola oil and put the filet on to cook.  Looks like I needed to cut
the filet in half.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-2_zpsm90vlcds.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-2_zpsm90vlcds.jpg.html)

Salmon is done!
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-3_zpsvppiprzq.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-3_zpsvppiprzq.jpg.html)

Plated with some boxed cheesy broccoli rice and fresh green beans cooked in the pressure cooker with bacon,
garlic and ham bouillon.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-4_zpsdff42ncm.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/OTHER%20FOOD%20COOKS/Cedar%20Planked%20Salmon%20with%20the%20Vortex/Plank%20Salmon%20051416-4_zpsdff42ncm.jpg.html)

This was definitely a tasty and filling dinner.
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: muebe on May 14, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
Looks great Mike!
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: hikerman on May 14, 2016, 08:02:49 PM
Very nice cook on that salmon Mike. I really like planked fish! And that plate of food looks to die for! :P
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 14, 2016, 08:27:42 PM
That's the way I like my fish Mike.
Nicely done.
What fish market did you visit?
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 14, 2016, 09:10:50 PM
That's the way I like my fish Mike.
Nicely done.
What fish market did you visit?

That would be Ken's Seafood Market in Richmond Hill. It is right across from the Kroger gas station. Fairly decent selection and pricing seemed reasonable.
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 14, 2016, 09:42:33 PM
That would be Ken's Seafood Market in Richmond Hill. It is right across from the Kroger gas station. Fairly decent selection and pricing seemed reasonable.
Thanks Mike I go through Richmond Hill once a week on the way to the Shooting Range.
I will bring a cooler and check it out.
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Smokin Don on May 14, 2016, 09:48:09 PM
Well done on the salmon Mike!!! Looks delicious!!! Don
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 14, 2016, 10:01:25 PM
So Mike does the small vortex reduce charcoal consumption.
I know you showed it to me when we visited but I remember you had more Weber Cooking stuff than a Weber Outlet Store.
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: tomcrete1 on May 14, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
Very nice!  :)
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 15, 2016, 09:35:34 AM
So Mike does the small vortex reduce charcoal consumption.
I know you showed it to me when we visited but I remember you had more Weber Cooking stuff than a Weber Outlet Store.

Yep I do have a few Weber things!  8)  The vortex is actually a 4 in 1 accessory.  You can use it indirect, high heat indirect, direct and infrared. As far as charcoal consumption I don't go as recommended and completely fill the vortex each time.  I usually only use a small Weber chimney of fully lit especially for short cooks. Once I am done, I can close down the grill and will have charcoal left for the next cook. Next time we get together I will demonstrate it for you if you would like.
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 15, 2016, 11:28:29 AM
Thanks
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 15, 2016, 11:32:50 AM
I have been eyeballing the slo n sear for my Weber but his vortex looks sweet and so does the Fire Butler......what to do....what to do.....

your salmon looks perfect, I bet it was really good  :)
Title: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Pappymn on May 15, 2016, 11:55:17 AM
I have a vortex as you know. Why did you go wide side up? I might be doing it wrong. I'm still working out the kinks
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Elzic on May 15, 2016, 12:14:41 PM
That looks fantastic!   (I'm looking forward to trying out some fish soon)
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 15, 2016, 12:58:07 PM
I have been eyeballing the slo n sear for my Weber but his vortex looks sweet and so does the Fire Butler......what to do....what to do.....

your salmon looks perfect, I bet it was really good  :)

Do like me Smoke, get all 3!  8) ;D
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: HighOnSmoke on May 15, 2016, 12:59:24 PM
I have a vortex as you know. Why did you go wide side up? I might be doing it wrong. I'm still working out the kinks

Pappy, I just started using it wide side up especially with my grill grates (more even heat) and now the plank. Most of the time like for chicken it is small side up.
Title: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Pappymn on May 15, 2016, 01:20:52 PM
Got it. Thanks
Title: Re: Cedar Planked Salmon with the Vortex
Post by: Big Dawg on May 15, 2016, 02:53:39 PM
I have been eyeballing the slo n sear for my Weber but his vortex looks sweet and so does the Fire Butler......what to do....what to do.....

your salmon looks perfect, I bet it was really good  :)

Have not jumped on the FireButler (yet) but regularly use the other two.  In fact, did two chuckies yesterday with the SnS.  Came out great.





BD