WHICH WOOD WORKS BEST WITH WHICH DISH OR FIREPLACE?

WOOD FOR THE BRAAI

Hardwood is considered the best for braaing, because its density and low moisture content mean it produces a higher temperature over a longer cooking time. Hardwood is also easy to light and makes less smoke. Here are some of the best braai woods to consider:

Kameeldoring and Rooikrans

‍Kameeldoring is often referred to as ‘the Rolls Royce’ of braai wood due to it being so dry and heavy.

Both Kameeldoring and Rooikrans firewood have a very low moisture content. At 1-2% it is slightly higher than Sekelbos, but still very low. They form extremely hot coals in approximately 1 hour and can be used for grilling for hours thereafter. Kameeldoring branches are also notoriously heavy (they are harvested for firewood after their own weight causes them to drop from the tree).

In short, both Kameeldoring and Rooikrans are great, dense woods.

‍Sekelbos

Sekelbos is a dense and very dry wood. It is said to be the world’s driest firewood. It has a low moisture content (between 0% and 1%) thanks to being baked in the ultra-hot African sun. As a result, it burns slowly and cleanly.

WOOD FOR THE PIZZA OVEN

Bluegum

Bluegum is the most efficient and economical choice for your home or commercial pizza oven. Long-lasting, resin free and providing a continuous heat for perfect pizzas every time.

‍WOOD FOR THE INDOOR OPEN FIREPLACE

Bluegum and Blackwattle

There is no limitation to the type of wood you can burn in an open fireplace. As long as your chimney is cleaned each year and your vents are working correctly, your choices are endless. For the most economical burning, we recommend Bluegum or Blackwattle.

Both are alien, very thirsty trees, and have been designated for removal anywhere near natural water sources.

‍Bluegum is a hard, dense log from the Eucalyptus family, long-lasting and burns longer before creating a fire heart.

Blackwattle is a slightly softer wood, easier to ignite and an excellent hot burning firewood that was traditionally prized for wood fired bakers’ ovens. It also lends itself to occasional braaing as it creates small residual coals.

‍WOOD FOR THE GLASS-FRONTED ENCLOSED FIREPLACE

Kameeldoring, Blackwattle and Bluegum

Glass fronted heaters must be treated with the respect they deserve. NEVER USE PINE in one of these units, as pine produces a resin which leaves an invisible film inside the flue pipe which becomes a serious fire hazard over time.

Kameeldoring SHOULD NOT be used solely in a glass fronted unit as the coals produced become so hot that over time, the metal of the unit will bend and the glass door can crack.

Blackwattle and Bluegum may be used on its own or mixed and will create a beautifully constant source of heat.

AROMATIC FIREWOOD

Sekelbos and Kameeldoring

‍Sekelbos: Contains natural oils that add to the flavour of the meat.

‍Kameeldoring: Has a wonderful smoky and musky smell and will impart this scent to whatever foodstuff you have cooking on your braai.

GEO CULTURE: PERFECT NAMIBIAN HARDWOOD EVERY TIME, DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR

Be sure to order your perfect braai, fireplace and pizza oven wood from Geo Culture (Western Cape and surrounds). Have a look at our delivery areas.

We also offer a stacking service to save you the trouble of neatly unpacking and stacking the wood at your premises.

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