NOTE: Ribs should be always kept in the refrigerator (approx. 40 F/4.4 C) before preparation. 1  Take the meat out of the refrigerator. 2  Rinse in cold water. 3  Remove any excess fat and extraneous meat pieces, or stuff you don't want to eat.  Remove the membrane (on inner 1  side). Rinse again, pat dry with a paper towel.
Also, a recent study on 168 college students found that your average college-aged female has a plank time of about 1 minute, 30 seconds, while an average college-aged male has a plank time of about 1 minute, 46 seconds (2).
1 Submerge the plank in the water, placing a weight on top of it. 2  Soak the plank for 1 to 4 hours. 3  Enhance the plank's flavor by adding 1 tablespoon salt to the water. 4  If desired, you may also stir in 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, citrus or berry juice, or flavored liqueur to add more flavor.tep 2: Prepare the plank. Plank-grilling gives salmon the flavor imparted by a smoker with the convenience of a grill. Be sure to prepare your wood properly to increase moisture for cooking and prevent burning. Take these steps to prepare your wooden grilling plank: 1  Rinse the plank with water to remove any dust.