{"id":4634,"date":"2013-12-18T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extraordinarybbq.com\/?p=4634"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:11:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T17:11:52","slug":"plank-test-backyard-provisions-vs-cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extraordinarybbq.com\/plank-test-backyard-provisions-vs-cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"Planked Mahi Mahi Test: Backyard Provisions vs. Cheap"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Backyard

I will be the first to admit that I wouldn’t think there is any difference in wood planks.\u00a0 Wood is wood.\u00a0 You’re cooking on it for such a short period of time, it can’t make much of a difference.\u00a0 I’m certainly not going to spend money on them.\u00a0 Just give me a $2 cedar plank from Target.<\/p>\n

How many of you fall into that category?\u00a0 C’mon, don’t be shy.\u00a0 Admit it.\u00a0 The truth will set you free.<\/p>\n

\"Backyard

Well, regardless of what you think, there’s only one way to come to a conclusion:\u00a0 Taste test.<\/p>\n

I took two identical pieces of mahi mahi<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 I sprinkled both sides with Salt and Pepper, then smeared some ridiculously tasty Ellbee’s Citrus Seasoning<\/a> on it.\u00a0 I’m telling you right now, I think The Ellbee’s Citrus was MADE just for grilling fish.\u00a0 Holy tastiness, Batman.<\/p>\n

Here’s where Backyard Provisions stepped in.\u00a0 They sent me some incredibly unique wood planks to try out.\u00a0 The plank I chose for this experiment was a Golden Alder.<\/p>\n

The contest was on.\u00a0 I was skeptical, but overwhelmingly excited.<\/p>\n

\"Backyard

How cool is that?\u00a0 Can’t find what I want?\u00a0 Well, I guess I’ll start a company and make it myself!\u00a0 Yea, you could say I quickly found my way into the Laura and Lindi fan club.\u00a0 Check Backyard Provisions out yourself.\u00a0 They have over 20 different wood smoking products to choose from.\u00a0 Their website is easy to navigate, their prices are extremely reasonable and I received my order just a couple days after ordering!<\/p>\n

\"Backyard

Back to the competition.\u00a0 So as you can see, we have nearly identical pieces of cooked fish here, right?\u00a0 I promise, the only variable different is the wood plank.<\/p>\n

What were the results?\u00a0 I know you’re dying to know.\u00a0 Four of us took a blind taste test.\u00a0 All four of us were actually shocked at the difference.\u00a0 All four remarked how we couldn’t believe how much better one was than the other.\u00a0 All four of us picked the same one – and it wasn’t even close.<\/p>\n

Golden Alder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Can you believe that?\u00a0 Folks, I’m telling you – I don’t really care about fish.\u00a0 I could take it or leave it.\u00a0 And I honestly went into this rolling my eyes, thinking we would all agree there was no difference.\u00a0 Not only was there a difference – that difference was huge.\u00a0 I’m in disbelief in how much better the flavor was with the Golden Alder.<\/p>\n

Lesson learned.\u00a0 The $2 cedar plank from Target is cheap for a reason.\u00a0 The other lesson is apparently Laura and Lindi from Backyard Provisions are geniuses.\u00a0 Like menza club smartness.<\/p>\n

They’re running holiday specials right now, so I would check them out RIGHT NOW.\u00a0 You can get two of these magical Golden Alder for just $6!\u00a0 Trust me, it’s worth the couple extra bucks.\u00a0 Stay away from Target.\u00a0 And a GREAT gift idea for all BBQ Geeks.\u00a0 Order online and get ready to be blown away by what quality wood can do to your food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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