Can you reuse cedar grilling planks after grilling?

It is one of the most frequently asked questions about grilling.The first one is usually the best.

We need to establish a difference between grill and oven planking before diving into this question.Depending on your method of cooking, the technique of infused flavor with a plank can be different.

plank coverage is an important aspect.The plank should be covered all the way to the edges.The plank will be in better shape because of this.

Cedar planks and hardwoords get charred on the grill, often to the point of not being reuseable.There is a picture above.In places where the steak does not cover the plank, it is charred.The plank is charred on the bottom and top side, so it shouldn't be used again.

It is possible to use it for other purposes, such as a fire starter for fireplaces or a backyard firepit.

The lack of direct flame in the oven causes the planks to not get charred like they do on the grill.The chances of an oven plank being reuseable are higher.

There is a picture of a plank in the oven.Flare-ups and charring are not present.

It's a case-by-case basis.It depends on the plank's condition after the first round.There are a couple things to keep in mind if you reuse planks.