Plank cooking has been around for hundreds if not thousands of years, on every continent in the world at some point or another. I enjoy plank cooking and have done my share of it over the years but I have never been so excited to grill on a plank as I am now. This yearning is completely the fault of Larry Hinzman, owner of  GrillingPlank.biz and his amazing package of grilling planks he sent me. Pure torture!

GrillingPlank.biz is the home of the “Nature’s Choice” grilling planks. Larry has a super store of Cedar grilling planks! All sizes from large to small, thick to thin, plain or drilled, plus wraps, spices, cookbooks, recipes, videos and more.

My set, the “Nature Choice 43pc Grill Masters kit” is over the top! Selection, variety and information galore!

Here is what you get in the Grill Master kit (info from the site):

GrillingPlank.biz best selling 12pc variety pack of grilling wraps to this offer. This is a great new way to enjoy cooking with wood. Grilling/Oven Wraps are wafer thin sheets of aromatic woods used for cooking single size portions of foods on your covered grill or home oven. Many have had wonderful results using a covered heavy fry pan too! See complete instructions and recipes in the “Plank it Wrap it” cookbook included in this set.

This offering includes a terrific selection of thin and thick cut planks. Your recipes and number of guests vary. I have included several sizes of planks in this package to accommodate many of those occasions. I often use more than one type of plank when I am cooking on the grill. Thick cut planks for longer possible cooking times for whole chickens and pork roasts. Thinner cut planks for great seafood, pork chops and poultry fillets. Also included are thin shorter planks for smaller serving sizes and veggie/dessert sides. Tons of recipes in the “Plank Cooking” Cookbook also included. The best selling plank cooking cookbook on the market.

Specifics:

12″ Thin Cut 6pc. Variety Pack – Each plank measures approx. 12×5.5×1/2″. 2 planks are flat tops, 2 are with herb pots and 2 have smoke ports.

15″ Thin Cut 6pc. Variety Pack – Each plank measures approx. 15×5.5×1/2″. 2 planks are flat tops, 2 are with herb pots and 2 have smoke ports.

8″ Single Serving 6pc. Set – Each plank measures approx. 8×5.5×1/2″.

5.5″ Salmon Fillet Size 6pc Set – Perfect for smaller size individual fillet or for Hors d’œuvre

Grilling/Oven Wraps 12pc Variety Pack – Includes 3@ Maple, Alder, Cedar & Hickory

12″ Thick Cut 2pc. Set – Each plank measures approx. 12×7.5×3/4″.

15″ Thick Cut 2pc. Set – Each plank measures approx. 15×7.5×3/4″.

Plank Cooking Cookbook – “Plank Cooking” 152 page Cookbook Included.

“Plank It! Wrap It!” Cookbook – 56 page cookbook featuring grilling with Wraps

Spray Bottle – One spray bottle to help control fire ups.

Bulk Packed 43pc. Set – Save packaging costs when you buy in bulk.

Wow! It is massive and a value of $188.39 makes it an incredible value …. No I am not telling you the price. You need to go to GrillingPlank.biz to find out.

The quality is just top notch; those cookbooks will absolutely amaze you.

So where do we go from here? Over the next month I will be cooking like crazy on all of these grilling planks and sharing the results with you! Many of you have asked for grilling plank cooking and now you will get some.

How about plank cooked Vegetables? Desserts? Fish? Chicken? Fruit? And so much more!

Until then go check out GrillingPlank.biz for their complete selection of Cedar grilling planks.

Gary

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More highlights from the 2011 HPBExpo in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Lighting Nuggets, Inc. – www.LightningNuggets.com

An impressive selection of non-toxic environmentally safe fire-starters. Made in the U.S.A. since 1979, they know a lot about lighting fires. Lightning Nuggets are made from “Food grade parafin” and “Shredded Pine”, compressed into convenient nuggets about the size of half an Ice Cream scoop. One nugget can produce an 8″ flame, 480 degrees of heat and boil water!

These nuggets leave no ash when consumed. Lightning Nuggets have been on the market for 34years and are they are proud to say their company has been “Green forever”. You can purchase Lightning Nuggets in quantities from 1 to 350 or in a nicely packaged gift basket for that camper on your shopping list.

Grill Pillow – www.GrillPillow.com

I would be willing to bet that the last time your tried to empty that grease catcher under your BBQ, you made a mess. Right?

This is also the exact reason that the Grill Pillow came into creation. Having loaded up a BBQ in the back of a truck, then having all of a full grease tray dump in the back of his truck, Grill Pillow creator Scott Swarm decided to take away from a commercial application he was using for grease absorbtion and create the Grill Pillow. The Grill pillow is made from biodegradable materials, designed in environmentally friendly disposable pads that absorbs grease. Just place the Grill Pillow in your BBQ’s grease tray, use till it’s full and toss! Also has a handle for lifting. The Grill Pillow comes in two sizes with more sizes on the way.

Pig Tail Flipper – www.PigTailFlipper.com

Need something to flip that big ol’steak with but don’t want to poke it full of holes? Pig Tail Flipper to the rescue! It’s sort of a fishing gaff-dental pick-must have food flipper for the griller in the family. Made from surgical rolled stainless steel with a wicked pig tail hook at the end and a lifetime warrenty, this will stick and flip anything you can throw on the grill. Owner Paul Eichen gave me a quick demonstration of the Pig Tail Flipper and I can tell you it will flip anything on the grill from ribs to hot dogs, steak or chicken, vegetables or fruits with no fuss or mess. You can purchase this neat  tool in 2 sizes, 12″ or 19″ right or left hand versions packaged in individual units, a two pack, or a really nice set of two sizes in a solid wood gift box. Prices range from $12.95 to $34.95.

Looft Industries – www.LooftUSA.com

I had the great pleasure to meet the inventor of the new Looft Lighter charcoal and wood lighter, Richard Looft at the show. He was demonstrating the new Looft Lighter to everyone who stopped at the booth.

The Looft Lighter is a Scandinavian invention that is sure to change the way you light your charcoal and wood fires. The idea came about from frustration, a toaster and a vacuum. I kid you not! This is one cool invention. Just plug it in, place the end of the unit into your charcoal and turn it on. Your cooking fire will be ready in just minutes.

Looft lighter is being sold as a BBQ and fire place lighter in all of Scandinavia, more than ten countries in Europe and has also been introduced in the USA. You can find this at many retailers across the U.S.A.

That all for this round! Many more product updates in the next week.

Gary

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Yours truly, spent an amazing two days at the HPBExpo (Hearth, Patio, and BBQ expo) during the first week of March in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now the 1400 mile round trip drive was not amazing but the show was. The expo was produced by the  HPBA (Hearth, Patio & BBQ Association) www.HPBA.org is an international not-for-profit trade association first established in 1980 to represent and promote the interests of the hearth, patio, and barbecue products industries in North America.

By my count there were over 50 outdoor cooking related vendors at this show and I had the great fortune to meet up with many of them and discuss their new products for the 2011 season. I made many new friends and kept up with some old also. This environment was perfect for the vendors to showcase all of their products from sauces and rubs to incredible gourmet cooking islands. Many large brands name vendors as well as several new entrepreneurs where at the show.

I took many notes, shot  pictures and filmed some cool video of manufacturers demonstrating their products. Here are some highlights of the cool products I found:

Camp Chef – www.CampChef.com

They introduced their new 10″ deep Dutch oven with the popular Prong Horn Sheep logo on the lid. It is available now. Their classic Dutch oven lineup will all have the familiar thermometer slot on the side. I also was able to preview that new outdoor oven of theirs … very nice! They have an amazing line-up of camp cooking equipment, smokers and grills that would take up pages and pages to write about, so go give them a visit.

Wilcox All-Pro Tools – www.WilCoxAllPro.com

Introduced their new Barr-B-Q 12″ salt and pepper shakers. Great way to keep your knuckles from burning as use sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the food you are grilling. 12″ long handles, snap on labeled lids, dishwasher safe and made of food grade plastic. I understand they even make them in college ball colors!

Inno-Labs- www.FireWireGrilling.com

Inno-Labs is the creator the the amazing FireWire flexible grilling skewer. Beside showing off the FireWire flexible skewer, they were introducing their new “Savor Rest” meat resting blanket. Designed to cover your cooked meat for 15 – 30 minutes, allowing it to rest properly without loosing heat. Another new item for Inno-Labs is their new Marinating kits. These kits come with a marinating 4mil plastic bag which holds 3 – 4 loaded FireWires and their delightful blends of  pepper, garlic and secret herbs for marinating your favorite meats. I should mention that the Firewire come with a lifetime warranty.

Pellet Can – www.PelletCan.com

What to do with all of those flavors of  BBQ pellets? Why you need a Pellet Can! Storage for five hardwood pellet flavors, each compartment holding 20lbs of pellets. With individual dispenser levers and replaceable levers. The top lid acts as additional prep space and it comes with a tool rack to boot! Four different model to solve your BBQ pellet storage needs.

Island Grill Stone – www.IslandGrillStone.com

Transform your grilling into an ancient cooking form – stone cooking! The Island Grill Stone is a slab of natural porous volcanic rock providing many culinary advantages. Grill meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit and even pizza. Even heating surface helps to cook meat perfectly. Add marinades or sauces without flare-ups. Food won’t slip through the grill. Healthier style of cooking reduces charring. Food retains moisture and nutrients, enhances natural flavours, easy to use and easy to clean.

Well, that’s it for now. Video’s are being produced and I have lots more to share with you so come back and visit soon.

Gary

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