Which Wood Burns Best in a Wood Stove?
Stove Use How you use your wood stove determines the type of wood that will provide the best results. If you use your wood stove for heating, you’ll want a long-burning wood that produces a lot of heat. If you use your wood stove for cooking, you may want an aromatic wood that will impart additional flavor to your food. If you do both, there are some choices that combine both characteristics. BTUs The output of all heating devices and/or substances is measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs.) Generally, hard woods are rated with higher BTUs and will produce more heat than soft woods. Oak, black locust and hickory all have high BTUs, and are good choices if you are looking for a wood that produces maximum heat. Generally, the woods that are common to your region are less expensive. Aromatic Woods Softer woods, like cherry, do not have high BTU ratings, but they impart aroma or flavor to food. Mesquite wood is often used for flavoring in cooking, but in most parts of the country, it is t
