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Planked Salmon with Chipotle Raspberry BBQ Sauce


by Chef Timothy Grandinetti, C.E.C.

Planked Salmon Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 6-ounce salmon fillets
  • 2 sugar maple planks

Chipotle Raspberry BBQ Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle, chopped
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed
  • 16 ounces St. James Winery Raspberry Wine
  • 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Planked Salmon Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400°F.
  2. Combine honey and spices with 1 tablespoon oil in mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk until blended, then brush the glaze on both sides of salmon fillet. Reserve.
  4. Brush the remaining oil onto sugar maple plank and “toast” over a medium high grill for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Place the salmon fillet on plank and roast for 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Brush with additional glaze and serve with Chipotle Raspberry BBQ Sauce.

Chipotle Raspberry BBQ Sauce Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil, add onions, and cook 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, chipotle, tomato paste, and raspberries. Cook 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add wine, vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. Allow to simmer until reduced, 14 to 15 minutes.