Prior to the Labor Day weekend, we thought it would be fun to do a controlled cook using the different types of planks.  Using filets and NY strips we used planks that had been soaked for about 6 hours.  The steaks were cooked on a propane grill and no other smoke elements were added.

1. Pecan
2. Alder
3. Oak
4. Maple
5. Cherry
6. Cedar

Plus we used the Weber with some Wicked Good Charcoal and tested the Bourbon Barrel chips.

The steaks were sliced and placed on their respective planks for the feed.  Needless to say, we did not have a unanimous opinion on which was the best tasting.   Many favored the bourbon barrel flavor, closely followed by the cherry, alder and pecan.

Here are couple pics of the planks following the cook. Front and back side views.  These planks should be good for one more cook.

Front:

Back:

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