Kameeldoring Sun-Dried African Braai Wood for BBQs and Pizza Ovens FAQ's
What makes Braai wood ideal for BBQs and pizza ovens?
Kameeldoring Braai wood is incredibly dense, sun-dried to less than 2% moisture content, and burns with minimal flame and smoke. This results in long-lasting coals and high heat output, perfect for BBQs and pizza ovens as it also offers a subtle, smokey flavour to your food.
How does Kameeldoring wood compare to other firewood?
Braai wood is much denser than UK hardwood logs like oak and has a higher heat output, providing longer burn times and higher cooking temperatures with virtually no smoke whilst enhancing your food with a rich,smokey flavour.
Can braai wood be used for other outdoor cooking methods?
Yes, it’s perfect for traditional braai cooking at any time of the year, fire pits, chimineas, and wood-burning stoves due to its amazing fragrance, long burn time, and minimal smoke. It also is the ideal fuel for pizza ovens thanks to the intense heat produced from the coals.
How long does braai wood burn?
Due to its high density and low moisture content, Kameeldoring braai wood burns for a significantly longer time than traditional hardwoods like oak or ash, providing reliable heat for extended cooking sessions. Temperatures can bee controlled on your BBQ by using sparaingly and moving the coals to one side for lower temps.
Is braai wood eco-friendly?
Yes, it’s sustainably sourced and sun-dried to ensure minimal environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance. This species of wood is an invasive species so has to be cleared to protect the native african plants and trees so, infact, removing this wood is beneficial to the local habitat while you benefit from one of the best cooking woods available.
Does braai wood produce a lot of smoke?
No, this braai wood burns cleanly with very little smoke, enhancing your cooking experience without overwhelming your food with excess smoke. In essence, it's the perfect fuel for your BBQ, braai, pizza oven or even firepit.
Can I use braai wood indoors?
While it is primarily designed for outdoor use, it can be used indoors in appropriate stoves or fireplaces with proper ventilation due to its clean-burning properties.