Technically, a grilling plank can be used multiple times but you’ll only get the fresh wood flavor on the first use, so we don’t recommend it as it defeats the whole purpose of cooking with planks. Also, if you are able to use a grilling plank more than once, you are doing it wrong. Show
We can all agree that to get the best value for your money, it makes sense to try and use your grilling planks as many times as possible. To determine if this method is an option, we need to understand how the wood flavor is passed into the food in the first place. Make sure you’re using planks correctlyWe recommend you soak your plank in warm water for 15 minutes. Read the scientific reason why. When food is placed on the soaked plank and exposed to heat, the moisture rises out of the plank. The moisture carries with it the flavor characteristics of the wood, which then are passed into the food. We refer to this taste as ‘fresh wood flavor.’ If you use the plank on the grill, it will burn somewhat and lose some of its structural integrity, causing it not to work as well the second time around. Grilling planks can also be effectively used in the oven. The same flavor transfer will take place but this time the plank will not burn as it is not exposed to any open flames, or so we hope. We tested this out by reusing grilling planks on both the grill and the oven. Here are our results:Can I reuse planks on the grill?The plank that came off the grill had been charred black underneath, but still had a usable surface to place more food. The used plank was weighed and then soaked in warm water for 15 minutes. Much less water was absorbed during this second soak. The resulting flavor was quite different from the first use and was considerably less aromatic. Can I reuse planks in the oven?The plank appeared completely intact after the first use and almost absorbed the same amount of water during the second soak. The flavor of the food, however, was much less apparent than the first time around. Why you shouldn’t reuse your grilling planksThe fresh wood flavor is obtained via moisture leaving the plank. After the first use grilling planks are unable to absorb as much water and therefore there is less opportunity for flavor to transfer. Also, after the wood flavors are carried out of the plank the first time around then they are simply gone, the plank is ‘spent,’ so to speak. Food safety for reusing planksUsing a grilling plank multiple times could become a food safety issue if it is not cleaned properly. If it is cleaned effectively then even more of the natural wood flavor will be lost during the cleaning process. Matt worked his first kitchen job in the country of Malta at the age of 15. He has worked as a restaurant Chef in Arizona, Maine, Spain, the UK, Oregon and finally North Idaho. Now the Executive Chef at Wildwood Grilling, he thoroughly enjoys his day job. Western Red Cedar is a softwood, with a Janka hardness of around 1.6 and it burns quickly. River Red Gum on the other hand, is a hardwood with a Janka hardness of around 9 and can be used more times. You can continue
to use the plank as many times as you like as the plank has not burned all the way through. If it is firm enough and there is enough surface left to place your food on, then it can be reused. The advantage to using planks <em>once only</em> is that by discarding your used planks, you have nothing to clean up! The Western Red Cedar 20mm (0.8″) thick grilling plank can be re-used 5-6 times if you soak it in water for at least an hour before use, clean it after use and limit
the burning by closing the BBQ Cover. The thinner Western Red Cedar 10mm (0.4″) plank and Northern White Cedar 10mm (0.4″) plank is designed to be used just once but again, by looking after the plank it can be used 3-4 times. River Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camadulensis) is much more durable and can be used 8-10 times. Since the wood is much harder, it is preferable to soak the plank for at least 2 hours or overnight. If you prepare the Grilling plank properly and rub
cooking oil on the food side then it will also extend the life of the plank. If you use oil, please read our article: Should I cook with Olive oil? Since wooden cutting boards are safe for use with meat, I was wondering if I can reuse the cedar grilling planks. Yossarian's answer to this question about how to prepare a plank says you can use one again depending on what you're cooking.
The ones I bought were fairly expensive, so I'd like to get as much use out of them as possible.
asked Sep 16, 2010 at 19:30
JustRightMenusJustRightMenus 10.7k29 gold badges63 silver badges94 bronze badges I will generally reuse a plank on two conditions:
In order to reuse the plank, I clean it with soap and water, the same way I'd clean a wooden chopping board. I've never managed to use a plank more than twice and I usually just toss them after a single use. Keep in mind that a dried cedar plank is a dried cedar plank. Cost is generally more based on the store that you buy it in than the product you're buying. A hardware super store (like Home Depot) will generally have these quite cheap. answered Sep 16, 2010 at 20:19
yossarianyossarian 18.9k27 gold badges95 silver badges153 bronze badges 2 You can absolutely reuse wood planks if they are prepared and cared for properly. Unlike what yossarian says I would never use soap to clean them unless I absolutely had to. The soap will absorb into the wood which can alter its aroma when burned. Also I would be very careful when reusing to always use the same types of meat/fish. For instance if you are cooking salmon on the cedar plank I would always try to use a fish for that plank from then on. Typically I can get 3-4 uses out of my plank if I'm careful to soak it for a decent amount of time. A good resource I've found for this: http://backyardprovisions.com/blogs/our-grill/11362737-soaking-your-planks-with-creativity Hope this helps! answered Jan 7, 2014 at 20:53
I routinely reuse cedar planks 1 or 2 times. I use an indirect charcoal grilling method that tends to char the bottom less. I simply scrub with a brush under running hot water promptly after removing the cooked food. Let dry and resoak when needed again. Never had any problems. The likelihood of any bacteria surviving the grilling is quite remote. answered Sep 8, 2015 at 2:05
jcskyjcsky 311 bronze badge 1 let's keep this simple, never put your planks over the coals or directly under your grill's burners, light one side on high and always put off to the side away from the flames. you can also add tint foil wrap around the bottom of the plank. It's that easy. Or just use in your oven. With the big planks, you can't use a microwave, plus a microwave will not kill everything! Just scrub under hot running water and put it in your dishwasher....YES.....it safe. Soak for 2-8 hours, I do over night! you can soak them in wine if you want... You should get years of use from one board "I do" but I only use the high end 1" thick ones.
 answered Oct 15, 2016 at 19:36
willywilly 111 bronze badge 1 YES, definitely! I agree that thicker planks last longer. I got some longer/thicker ones from Harris Teeter when I lived in North Carolina and they lasted years. Here in Idaho all my planks are maybe 1/4" thick and they curve when you grill with them, but I still reuse them as long as I can. They still impart flavor pretty well... we like to soak ours for 2 hours, also with a weight on top. 15min just seems like the water doesn't really get in there and the plank is more likely to burn. For cleaning I run it under hot water and let it soak until all the gunk is soft. Then I take the BACK (dull) side of a butter knife and scrape the gunk off, rinse and rescrape until it looks visually clean. If the gunk starts looking less like fish and more like wood, you're done. Once they dry they will still smell like fish but that hasn't stopped us from reusing them over and over until they're really charred on the bottom. And none of us has gotten sick or anything either. answered Jun 24, 2019 at 20:08
I believe I can reuse a plank for salmon cooking several times. Wash with hot water, not soapy. Then microwave if it will fit in. The microwaving will kill bacteria. Then bag and store frozen until thawing for next use, so it doesn't grow anything in the meantime. Microwave again before next use. If unable to microwave and freeze, discard and buy a new one. answered May 24, 2015 at 1:28
I bought two planks from homedepot.I used them in my green egg, after soaking overnight. 20 mins at 400 degrees, using a ceramic deflector plate, not direct heat over coals. The planks' bottoms turned a light honey tone but no charring whatsoever. Washed off in the sink with hot water and kosher salt and microvaved. answered Mar 22, 2016 at 4:07
1 Whether you can reuse the planks depends on how thick they are and how scorched it is after each use. I use 1 inch thick cedar planks and get four uses, sometime more out of each one. I'm basically roasting ( sometime with a deflector & sometimes without) rather than grilling in my Big Green Egg. I use very hot water, a scrub brush to clean. Sometimes I will use olive oil for "soap", and kosher salt for and abrasive. answered May 29, 2017 at 6:16
Can you use a cedar plank more than once?If the cedar plank is thoroughly charred, you're best scrapping it and starting fresh next time. If you find that the plank is still in good condition (not a lot of char), you can reuse it according to Wildwood Grilling. Wash the plank with hot water (don't use soap, though) and store in the freezer.
How many times can you use a cedar plank to cook fish?The Benefits of Cooking Fish on a Cedar Plank
Cedar planks generally don't burn quickly. In fact, you can often use them for four or five times.
Can you reuse cedar planks for grilling salmon?If the grilling plank is in good shape after the initial use it may be reused, although it's not recommended. Keep in mind that it will take on the flavor of whatever was grilled on it, and most of the oils from the wood will be gone after the first round of grilling. If the plank is charred, it should not be reused.
How many times can you use Weber cedar planks?The wood plank may be used twice. Don't forget to wash it thoroughly in between uses. The plank only needs soaking for 60 minutes the first time you use it.
Are there reusable cedar planks?CEDAR ALPHA Reusable Hickory Planks for Grilling Salmon,Cutting Boards Planks, Hardwood Both Side Smoothed, Add Strong Smoke Flavor to Fish, Steak,Meat, Seafood,Veggies (12''x 6''x 0.4"- 2 Pack)
How do you clean cedar planks after grilling?You can clean your plank by rinsing it with hot water and scraping off any bits of leftover food. Don't use soap as it can get stuck in the pores of the wood and create an unpleasant flavor. For thorough sanitation, you can place the plank in the dishwasher for a cycle without soap.
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