to plank
- verb
- /plæŋk/
- cedar-planked salmon
- planked salmon
- planked whitefish
Examples
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The cedar-planked salmon is our specialty.
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But the planked shad, when it came, was worth the wait.
Fiction book (1991) -
The chef loves to plank salmon over an open flame, giving it a unique smoky flavor.
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To prepare the dish, you must plank the fish on a piece of cedar wood before broiling.
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It is common to plank fish and serve it directly from the wood for a rustic presentation.
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
A piece of wood placed next to the keel on each side of a wooden ship's hull
How Cooked
Surface Forms
Etymology
Plank used for cooking comes from putting food on a wooden board; chefs cook fish or meat on a 'plank' so the wood gives flavor and holds the food while it cooks.