Plank cooking originates from native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest who pioneered the tradition of using wooden cedar planks to grill & smoke their food gathered from hunting expeditions. They would tie fish, game & poultry to wood planks, place them around an open flame fire to slowly cook using the indirect heat source.
Once European early settlers arrived, they soon discovered this unique & previously unknown style of cooking. They soon embraced & adapted it to add vegetables & their own seasonings.
Today wood plank cooking has developed into a culinary treat & is now a tradition enjoyed worldwide used by chefs & home cooks alike. The wood adds a truly unique flavour by combining the earthiness of natural wood & smoked flavour created by indirect heat.