Recipe: Take Salmon on a Plank to a Whole New Level

Everyone has heard of cedar-planked salmon, but loimulohi, a traditional Finnish technique, takes the popular grilling method to a whole new level. The smoke and subtle heat of a glowing alder fire, combined with a woodsy honey-juniper glaze, slowly crisps the surface of the salmon, while keeping the fatty interior moist and flavorful.

1 �large salmon fillet, skin on

1 �tsp., plus 1 Tbsp., kosher salt

1 Tbsp. honey

1 cup water

10–12 juniper berries

  1. About 30 minutes before cooking, sprinkle 1 tsp. kosher salt over the flesh side of the salmon. Dissolve 1 Tbsp. kosher salt and the honey in 1 cup of water. Add the…
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