Fortunately, I don't often use a plank when cooking salmon. When I needed a cedar "plank" I got a cedar shake from a shake mill for free. Good thing, too. I was shopping at the mall last night, and the "stuff from Washington" store had cedar planks for baking salmon for $39! And I thought we were having an economic recession.

And alder? Well, I get that from the woodshed.

Both work well and impart a sweet, slightly smoky flavor. I'm partial to alder, tho.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.