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All about Wood Wraps – the most important tips and info for that special aroma

Wood wraps are a somewhat lesser-known grilling accessory, but they pack a punch! One of the biggest advantages is that the food is shielded from the flames, making the grilling process much gentler, which is clearly noticeable in the taste. Another advantage is that the food remains juicy because it does not drip onto the flames but stays on the grilling paper.
The main reason for getting wood wraps is clear: the unique and incomparable aroma!

Grilling with Wood Wraps – how it works, guaranteed!

The most commonly grilled item on a smoking plank is clearly salmon, although meat or vegetables can also be used.

Step 1: Soak the wood wraps in water. To ensure an excellent smoky aroma and to prevent the smoking plank from burning upon contact with the flames, it must be submerged in water. About 30 minutes is enough. TIP: You can also add a little whisky, wine, or fruit juice to the water to provide an additional, very special aroma.

Step 2: You decide what food to wrap; we recommend a salmon fillet, but it's entirely up to you. Prepare your food; for example, as seen here, season the salmon fillet with lemons and a few spices.

Step 3: Place the food on the grilling paper and put it on the grill at approx. 200°C. Make sure to place the wood wrap over direct heat at the beginning so the wrap can start to smoke. Don't forget to close the lid.

Step 4: After about 3 minutes (depending on the heat), check that the wood wrap isn't burning. If it is slightly black on the underside, turn the wrap so that it is slightly scorched on all sides, then move it to indirect heat so that the wood wrap does not burn and the salmon or other food can finish cooking.

Step 5: The grilling time varies depending on the food. With salmon, you can best tell it's done when the white proteins become visible. Perfect, now you're done! Let that very special aroma melt on your tongue and surprise your family & friends!

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