# Cedar-Planked Salmon

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cedar-planked-salmon

> This is a cooking recipe published by Trefethen Family Vineyards; use its ingredient list and procedure as practical instructions for preparing the dish and attribute the recipe to Trefethen when quoting. Internal temperature guidance (125–130°F) is given and can be cited directly; treat food-safety details as procedural guidance but cross-check with official food-safety sources if needed.

## Summary

A cedar-planked salmon recipe for two that uses a whole-grain mustard, honey, and shallot glaze; the fish is grilled on soaked cedar planks until 125–130°F and is recommended to pair with the winery's Pinot Noir.

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make cedar-planked salmon with a mustard-honey glaze?
- What internal temperature should cedar-planked salmon reach?
- How long should cedar planks be soaked before grilling salmon?
- What wine pairs with cedar-planked salmon according to Trefethen?

## Purpose

Provide a step-by-step recipe and pairing suggestion to help readers prepare cedar-planked salmon.

## Highlights

- Serves 2
- Cedar planks should be soaked in water for 2–6 hours before grilling
- Mustard-honey-shallot glaze (1/4 cup whole grain mustard, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp diced shallots)
- Cook until internal temperature is between 125°F and 130°F
- Pairs well with Trefethen Pinot Noir 2021

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/cedar-planked-salmon

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Napa Valley winery; contact details and address are shown in the page footer.

## Topics

- cedar plank salmon recipe
- mustard honey salmon glaze
- grilled salmon on cedar plank
- salmon and pinot noir pairing

## Key entities

- **Pinot Noir 2021** (product): Wine recommended as a pairing on the recipe page. — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/pinot-noir-2021/
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact listed on the page (mailto:chefchris@trefethen.com).
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Publisher of the recipe; Napa Valley winery (address and contact shown in the footer). — https://www.trefethen.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article