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Best Firewood to Burn: High Heat, Long Burn, and Low Smoke Options

Best firewood to burn – find the top wood types for long-lasting heat, clean burns, and minimal smoke.

How To Use a Wood Fire Pizza Oven
According to a recent survey, pizza is America’s favorite food. Consisting of round baked dough topped with sauce, cheese, meat and veggies, it’s an incredibly versatile dish that can be prepared in countless ways. One of the most delicious ways...
Wood Smoking Flavor Chart: Find the Best Wood for Your Meat

Explore the diverse flavor profiles of various smoking woods from Cutting Edge Firewood. Unleash your inner gourmet chef.

Applewood Smoked: What It Means and Why It’s So Popular

Discover what applewood smoked means and why it's a top choice for adding rich, sweet flavor to your favorite foods.

How Long Do Wood Chunks Last in a Smoker? Maximize Burn Time

How long do wood chunks last in a smoker? Learn expert tips to prevent chunks from burning too quickly.

Cooking with Wood: An Elevated Experience
Have you ever cooked a meal over an open flame? If not, then you’re in for a treat! There is something undeniably special about cooking with wood. Not only does it provide an amazing culinary experience, but the best part of it is the flavor. To get that amazing flavor, however, it’s important to make sure that the wood you are using is properly dried and not seasoned. Let’s dive into why cooking with wood is the best way to cook and how Cutting Edge Firewood makes this easy for everyone.
What is the best wood for a pizza oven?
Cooking with wood over an open flame may seem primitive, but when it comes to wood-fired pizza ovens, it is an art form. The unique flavors imparted by the wood and the intense heat of the oven create a culinary experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. Imagine biting into a perfectly crispy crust, with just the right amount of char and smokey flavor, topped with fresh, melted cheese and your favorite toppings. It's a taste sensation that cannot be replicated by any other cooking method. 
Does kiln dried wood burn hotter?
When it comes to choosing firewood, the moisture content of the wood can greatly affect its ability to burn hot and efficiently. Kiln drying is a process that removes moisture from wood, making it a popular choice among those looking...
How to Cook Ribs on the Grill - Cuban Style!
We get a lot of people asking us how to cook ribs on the grill. While there are plenty of recipes out there, we wanted to take your ribs to the next level and who better to show us how...
The Best Firewood to Burn for a Great Experience
Let’s face it…when it comes to creating great memories, a full sensory experience, and sharing comfort time with friends and family, sitting around a wood-burning fire is a hard act to beat. The sight, sounds, and smells associated with a...
Is Kiln Dried Wood Good for Cooking?
The fact is, not all wood is equal for cooking.  Much like that gourmet-on-the-grill dinner you’re planning, a lot of the final quality has to do with how each ingredient (in this case, the wood itself) is prepared and handled before it ever being used.
Benefits of Using Wood Chunks to Smoke Meat
Whether you’re planning to smoke chicken, beef, pork, or fish, choosing the right type of firewood for cooking is essential to achieve the perfect flavor. If you smoke meat using only charcoal, then you are missing out. While charcoal is...
The Ultimate Showdown: Pellets vs Wood Chunks - Which is the Best Fuel for Grilling?
There's nothing new about cooking with a wood fire, but the fact is, the world’s oldest cooking method has returned as one of the great modern culinary frontiers.
Best Wood for Cooking Meats: Get the Perfect Steak Sear

Find the perfect wood for cooking meats to enhance flavor and achieve the ultimate sear.

How to Reverse Sear a Piece of Meat
Reverse searing, a method developed in the early 2000s and, over the last two decades, reverse searing has become the new favorite method of chefs all over the world, and one of the most talked-about cooking innovations of the last century.
How to Cook the Perfect Wood-Fired Pizza
High-quality, gourmet pizza is more accessible than ever thanks to the wide range of portable pizza ovens you can buy for your home. You don’t have to be a chef to make restaurant-quality pizzas for your family and friends, but...
Charcoal or Wood…Which Should I Cook With?
Spring is in the air, and summer is just around the corner. In neighborhoods all across the land, folks are scrubbing grills and grates, sweeping off the deck, and dusting off tongs and spatulas, getting ready for the best time...
How to Smoke a Brisket
We've always felt like smoking a brisket is a more advanced level of BBQ. But enough of the doubts and fears - we’ve spent several months mastering the Primo XL 400 and now it's time to go for it.
Meat and Spices: How to Find the Right Balance on the Grill
Any outdoor chef – whether they’re a professional or a home cook – will tell you that the right spices are one of the most important components of cooking a great dish. Even if you cook the perfect rack of...
How to Make Pizza on Kamado Grills
Today we’re going to show you how to make our favorite food on the planet: wood-fired pizza! We’ll be cooking the pizza on a kamado grill (the Primo XL400) and you can follow the advice and instructions in this video...
Where to Find Firewood in the Summer
While most people think of time by the fire as a winter activity, a summer bonfire is also a great way to make memories! Think about it – remember the bonfires at summer camp? Or how drying off by the...