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Want the ultimate South African open-fire cooking experience?
You need the right fuel. Cooking meals with Rooikrans firewood is an age-old practice. It imparts a delicious, smokey flavor to your dishes. Gas or charcoal simply cannot replicate it.
Why Rooikrans Firewood Beats Gas and Charcoal
South Africans know how to braai. We often braai the entire weekend. Ask any of us, and we will tell you that gas or charcoal just will not do. Charcoal burns out in about half an hour. But African hardwoods like Rooikrans burn for over an hour. You get lovely hot coals that stay hot. Hardwoods produce a lot of heat and generate minimal smoke.
The Benefits of Wood-Fired Cooking
Wood-fired cooking is a sustainable way to enjoy your meals. It helps keep our planet green by using fewer fossil fuels. Fire pits and homemade braais only need heat from burning logs. This makes them incredibly environmentally friendly.
Plus, your taste buds will thank you. The smoke from a burning Rooikrans log is full and distinctive. You can learn more about traditional South African braai culture here.
Grilling, Smoking, and Baking
You can use this wood for all kinds of outdoor cooking.
Grilling:
The intense heat cooks your food quickly.
Smoking:
Smoking cooks your food slowly on a low heat. The smoke adds flavor and antioxidants to meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables.
Baking:
You can bake desserts over the coals. Wood smoke adds delicious flavor to cakes, pies, and cookies.
Using Rooikrans Firewood in Your Pizza Oven
Cooking with wood is a centuries-old tradition. It works perfectly in pizza ovens to create a perfect crust. We sell single and double stainless steel pizza domes. They both come with ceramic tiles and accessories.
But you have to use the right wood. Always use hardwoods like Kameeldoring, Mopane, Sekelbos, or Rooikrans. They burn hot and slow to cook the pizza evenly. Softwoods do not burn well under high temperatures. Our wood is naturally dried in the African sun. This means it produces clean smoke. Keep an eye on the fire and add more wood to maintain a steady temperature.
Where to Buy Imported Rooikrans Firewood
Let’s Braai is a leading imported wood supplier in the UK.
Our Rooikrans is available all year round in our online shop. We offer it in 10kg bags, 30kg boxes, and bulk buys from 250kg up to 700kg.
We quality control everything before packaging. We make sure the logs are the perfect size for grills and braais so they do not instantly combust. Remember to take advantage of our free shipping for all orders over £190.00 by visiting our mix and match pallets collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you BBQ with kiln-dried wood? Yes, you can. But it is not the same experience. Kiln-dried wood is much lighter and drier. You will not get the same unique aromas. You will also need a lot more of it to grill a steak.
Is there a difference between firewood and BBQ cooking logs? Yes, there is a big difference. Normal firewood is typically dried just to generate heat. BBQ cooking logs are specific hardwoods chosen to produce a lot of heat and minimal smoke.
What is the difference between wood chips and smoking chunks? Wood chips are small pieces that make a lot of smoke but not much heat. They are best for smoked meat or fish. Wood chunks are pieces of larger logs. They produce more heat and less smoke. They are ideal for cooking over an open fire.
Should I use wood or charcoal for my BBQ? We always choose wood. Charcoal is great for a quick barbecue. But wood imparts a true smoky flavor. Rooikrans firewood burns longer than charcoal. This makes it perfect for grilling large cuts of meat so you can cook more in one go.
How do you light Rooikrans firewood? Our firewood has a low moisture content. It produces much less smoke and much less ash. You can easily light it using natural firelighters.
Want the ultimate South African open-fire cooking experience?
You need the right fuel. Cooking meals with Rooikrans firewood is an age-old practice. It imparts a delicious, smokey flavor to your dishes. Gas or charcoal simply cannot replicate it.
