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How to light a fire for Woodfired Cooking

How to light a fire for Woodfired Cooking

Top Down Method: Fire 🔥 lighting for wood-fired cooking.

At the base, have a layer of larger logs with a 2nd layer of smaller logs.

Place a natural fire lighter on top of the logs, then build a small tower of kindling around it and light.

Top Tips

🔥Make sure there is good spacing around the logs to enable air flow when starting up and reduce smokiness.

🔥Use hard wood logs with a moisture content of less than 20% - Happy fire = happy neighbours!

Click Here to find more about what wood to use for woodfired cooking 

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Best cookery schools for wood-fired cooking in the UK

Looking to learn more about woodfired cooking?

We have you covered with our list of the top cookery schools for woodfired cooking in the UK.
Each school has years of experience cooking over fire and provides a great way for you to learn hints and tips to get the best results and some great cooks to broaden your horizons and increase confidence.
Most importantly, you get to enjoy some amazing woodfired food.

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