Grill Maestro

Wine Barrel Staves are a twist on your typical cedar planks grilling technique in that you can infuse the classic taste of wine into your foods instead of just “plain old cedar.” These staves were red wine barrels in a past life and now you can use them to impart a subtle wine flavor into your foods. I would recommend, as usual, using them with light flavored fish or lighly salted meats and vegetables for the best results but you can experiment to figure out what combination you prefer. Soak in water, drop on the coals, and you’re ready to go!

Pictured is the Best of Barbecue Wine Barrel Staves from the Steven Raichlen Signature Series.