Cedar Plank Salmon with Blackberry Sauce

2 cedar grilling planks

2 cups fresh blackberries

1 Tbsp. white wine

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1-1/2 tsp. honey

1-1/2 tsp. chipotle hot pepper sauce

1/4 tsp. salt, divided

1/4 tsp. pepper, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

1 garlic clove, minced

6 salmon fillets (5 oz each)

1. Soak grilling planks in water for at least 1 hour. 2. In a food processor, combine the blackberries, wine, brown sugar, honey, hot pepper sauce, 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Stir in shallots and garlic into the sauce; set aside. 3. Place planks on grill over medium-high heat. Cover and heat until planks create a light to medium smoke and begin to crackle, about 3 minutes (this indicates planks are ready). Turn planks over. 4. Sprinkle salmon with remaining salt and pepper. Place on planks, Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serve with sauce.

Yeild: 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce).