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[*] posted on 1-27-2023 at 04:36 PM
Wood for my pizza oven


Well we just arrived and are taking up residence here. I had my builder put in a wood fired oven. Now I need firewood, help folks anyone know a supplier in La Paz or near by that will deliver. Jonesing for my homemade pizza now.
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[*] posted on 1-27-2023 at 06:06 PM


Hi,

I’d ask one of the Pizza places where they get their wood from. They all have big piles. When you find out please post the information here.
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[*] posted on 1-28-2023 at 09:06 AM


We use mesquite in the pizza oven. I get it from rancheros. If i see a ranch truck in town with a load i talk with them, or just drive up in the sierras and ask around.. I have huge wood piles of other types of wood but that gets used in the fireplace.... nothing quite like cooking with mesquite.
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[*] posted on 1-28-2023 at 09:40 AM


I don't know if Eucalyptus trees grow in Baja California, but it is an excellent wood for cooking!



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[*] posted on 1-28-2023 at 05:15 PM


Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
I don't know if Eucalyptus trees grow in Baja California, but it is an excellent wood for cooking!


A number of countries use eucalyptus almost exclusively for cooking. Grows fast burns hot. The peace corps did extensive plantings of eucalyptus for that reason.
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[*] posted on 1-29-2023 at 11:01 AM


A better alternative:

Wood pellets are perfect for pizza ovens. Pellets light easily, burn efficiently, are a great heat source that can reach high temperatures, produce very little ash waste and provide a light smoke to give that stone baked oven taste. To make the best pizza, though, you’ll need the best wood pellets. Wood pellets are a great fuel source and enhance the taste of your pizza. For example, you can make your pizza have a smokey flavor or a sweet flavor depending on your personal taste. Common tree materials used for wood pellets include wood chips, tree bark, and oak wood.
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