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Best Burning Wood: Heat Values and Best Burn
The essence of fire extends beyond the mere vision of flames — it taps into an age-old sensory experience that has been woven throughout history. From the roaring fires of grand fire pits to the soft flicker of a wood-burning...
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...
Smoking Wood Flavors: A Taste Profile Guide
Embrace the ancient allure of flame-kissed fare, a culinary art steeped in tradition, resonating with the heartbeat of the earth. As embers glow with fervent warmth, we carry on rituals of old, where ancestors gathered in the enveloping embrace of...
WHAT DOES APPLEWOOD SMOKED MEAN?
The tradition of cooking over wood has warmly found its renaissance, inviting us to experience the ancient allure of gathering and cooking over the fire.  Applewood-smoked foods are capturing palates and imaginations due to their complex flavors. Envision the subtle...
HOW TO PREVENT YOUR SMOKING CHUNKS FROM BURNING TOO QUICKLY
It takes longer to smoke meat than it does to grill meat. Beef brisket, for example, may require five or more hours of smoking. We've even spent 12 hours smoking a single pork butt. As a result, you need to ensure...
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.
Matching Cooking Woods to Types of Meat
A general rule of thumb is that you want to use stronger flavors of wood with heavier, more flavorful meat options that won’t be completely overpowered by the smoke, like beef or pork, but that will still let the flavor of the meat shine through. 
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...