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Serves/Makes: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 small trouts, boned
• Olive oil or bacon fat
• Cracked black pepper and cayenne pepper
• Salt
• Fresh herbs (rosemary, marjoram, thyme)

How to cook:

• Choose 2 thick non-resinous boards (in other words no pine!) or a split log. Soak in cold water for at least 1 hour.
• Build fire in front of a rock or sand pile to reflect heat towards fish. Let it burn down to hot coals.
• Pile coals in front of rock.
• Center fish on boards, skin side down.
• Drive a few nails part way into each fillet to hold it in place.
• Brush with oil sprinkle with black and cayenne peppers, salt and herbs.
• Cover ends of boards with foil to catch drippings and to keep boards clean.
• Stand planked fish at an angle in front of fire, tail end down.
• Rotate plank to ensure even cooking.
• Cook until fish flakes in thickest part, about 20 minutes.
• To serve the Planked Trout, remove nails.

Notes:

Planked Trout may be broiled in a grill also. Place 6 to 7 inches from heat and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes.

This recipe for Planked Trout serves/makes: 2

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Marlboro Country Cookbooks      
Main Ingredient: Trout
Preparation Method: Barbecue