Cooking on Wood

Answer: Use hardwoods like oak, and beech because they burn longer and produce more consistent heat compared to softwoods like pine, which can produce a lot of smoke and sap that can affect the taste of your food​.

Our Flaming Firewood logs are a great option to use when cooking on wood. 

Answer- Grill & Chill logs

Grill and Chill logs are an excellent choice for pizza ovens due to their specific properties that make them highly effective for this type of cooking. These logs are made from sustainably sourced hardwood and are kiln-dried, significantly reducing their moisture content. This process ensures a clean, efficient burn essential for achieving the high temperatures needed in a pizza oven without producing excessive smoke or soot.

One of the standout features of Grill and Chill logs is their consistent and even burn. These logs' uniform size and quality allow them to burn steadily, providing a reliable heat source crucial for cooking pizzas evenly and avoiding sudden temperature fluctuations. This consistency helps maintain the ideal cooking conditions for perfecting a crispy crust and well-cooked toppings​.

Additionally, using Grill and Chill logs is an eco-friendly choice. They are made from renewable resources and sourced from well-managed British forests, aligning with sustainable practices. This means you can enjoy outdoor cooking while minimising environmental impact​.

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Answer- Flaming Firewood

We offer Flaming Firewood logs sold in small bags. These are kiln-dried as normal but offer a range of shapes and sizes within each bag and are perfect for these applications.

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Answer: Start with lighting smaller pieces of wood to get a strong flame, then gradually add larger logs. Use a fire starter like a KindleFlamer to make ignition easier and ensure good airflow to maintain the fire. The top-down method is the best and most reliable.

Read more about the best ways to light your fire. 

Answer: Let the fire burn down to hot coals, usually taking about 20-35 minutes.

Cooking over coals provides more consistent heat and reduces the risk of flare-ups. If you needed more heat, it is advisable to add thinner logs such as Grill & Chill.

Answer: Adjust the temperature by managing the size of the fire and the amount of airflow. Use vents on grills and smokers, or add wood to control the heat. Smaller fires and fewer coals mean lower temperatures, while larger fires and more coals mean higher temperatures​.

Flaming firewood logs are a great fuel for cooking outdoors as the range of shapes and sizes, makes managing the fire easy.

Answer: Maintain a consistent temperature by regularly adding small amounts of wood rather than large logs to the fire. Flaming firewood bags include mixed log shapes and sizes, meaning you’ll have larger logs to prolong the fire and smaller logs to start & control the temperature. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor the heat.

Answer: Equipment can vary, depending on the appliance you use. 

• Tongs
• Kiln dried logs and KindleFlamers
• Meat Thermometer
• Safety Gloves 
• Spatula 
• Oil
• TeaTowl

If you’re cooking over a firepit, ensure you have kiln dried logs, reliable firelighters and a grill.

If you're using a Dutch oven to cook with, make sure you have a good cast-iron Dutch oven, a good firepit/campfire where your coals can go, and some safety gloves.

If you’re cooking outdoors using a kotlich, you’ll need safety gloves, a tripod and a good fire from kiln dried logs. 

If you’re barbecuing, make sure you use a natural firelighter like Flamers to avoid taint. Also, make sure you use tongs and a meat thermometer whilst cooking.

Answer: Once the fire is completely out and the coals are cool, remove the ashes and dispose of them properly (they make great compost additions). Clean the grill grates with a brush to remove food residues, and occasionally deep-clean the grill to maintain its condition and performance​. Clean the cooking utensils and pots & pans according to manufacturers instructions. 

Answer: Foods that benefit from a smoky flavour, such as meats (steaks, ribs, chicken, and fish), vegetables, and even pizzas, are ideal for cooking on wood. The high, consistent heat from wood can also bake bread and desserts​​.If you’re a proud pizza oven owner, you can cook everything you would in your indoor oven- even a roast!