What Type of Wood Is Recommended for Alfa Wood-Fired Ovens?
Learn the best types of wood for Alfa wood-fired ovens and how to maximize heat efficiency while preserving authentic flavors.
✅ To achieve optimal performance and perfect cooking results in Alfa wood-fired ovens, it’s essential to choose the right type of wood.
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1. Best Types of Wood to Use
✔️ Hardwood (Seasoned & Dry)
- Recommended woods: Oak, beech, ash, and olive.
- Why? These woods burn longer and produce consistent, intense heat.
- Wood should be properly seasoned with less than 20% moisture to ensure efficient combustion and reduce smoke or residue buildup.
✔️ Untreated, Natural Wood
- Do not use painted, chemically treated, or pallet wood → These release harmful toxins when burned.
- Only use clean, untreated, natural wood for safe cooking.
✔️ Best Wood for Pizza 🍕
- To reach high temperatures (370°C - 430°C / 700°F - 800°F) quickly and maintain an even flame, choose:
🔹 Beech → Provides excellent combustion with very little smoke.
🔹 Olive → Adds a unique aroma to the food.
✔️ Best Wood for Other Foods 🍖🥖
- Roasts & Bread → Use slower-burning wood like oak or ash to maintain a steady heat for longer cooking times.
2. Woods to Avoid 🚫
⚠️ Softwood (Pine, Fir, Cedar, Spruce) → Produces too much smoke and leaves sticky residues that can alter food flavors.
⚠️ Wet or Green Wood → Inefficient combustion, excessive smoke, and reduced oven performance.
⚠️ Bark-heavy Wood → Produces more ash and residue, affecting oven cleanliness.
3. Tips for Optimal Combustion 🔥
✔️ Store wood in a dry, well-ventilated area to prevent moisture absorption.
✔️ Start with small kindling pieces, then gradually add larger logs to stabilize the temperature.
✔️ Use natural fire starters instead of lighter fluid or newspaper, which may release harmful chemicals.
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