Charcoal or firewood - a real dilemma! We have summarized the advantages and disadvantages for you here:
Charcoal: Better for the city - faster, easier, and more practical!
Firewood: Better for the country - Takes more time, but smells better and the meat is tastier!
Making the right choice here is purely a matter of taste!
How is charcoal made?
Traditionally, charcoal in Argentina is produced using the "Horno de Carbon" method. This technique, also known as "charcoal grilling," uses a pit filled with wood. The pit is then sealed with earth and stones to retain the heat. The pieces of wood are then burned at very high temperatures for several days. After a few days, the stones and earth are removed and the fire is extinguished. The remaining pieces of wood are then the charcoal. Afterwards, the wood pieces are crushed and stored in sacks or buckets. Some people use a large metal container to store and transport the charcoal.
To refine the charcoal, it is then put into a machine where it is ground into a fine powder. This powder is then used as charcoal powder. It can be used for grilling, in ovens, and other devices to generate heat and prepare food. Charcoal is also used as a natural fertilizer, and some people even use it to make soaps and other cleaning agents.
What should you never use to light a grill?
It is never advisable to light a grill with flammable liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, spirits, or similar substances. This can lead to dangerous smoke development, an explosion, or even a fire. To light the grill, one should always use only dry, clean wood or charcoal.
How do you best extinguish a fire?
On the Brasa, you almost never have a problem with grease fires because most of the fat flows off due to the incline of the grates and ends up in the grease drainage channel. However, when grilling on other grills, it often happens that the dripping fat ignites. This is not only unhealthy but also dangerous.
Flour is used to extinguish small grease fires because it smothers the flame by preventing the oxygen supply. It can be sprinkled onto the flames to put out the fire without the need for water. This is especially useful when there is a risk that water would only make the fire worse. Sand is also a good extinguisher for small grease fires because it absorbs the grease and smothers the flame.
What is the difference between firewood and charcoal?
The main difference between firewood and charcoal is that firewood is an unprocessed wood product that is used directly for heating or cooking, whereas charcoal must first be processed before it can be used for heating purposes.
Firewood is obtained by boiling, braising, or drying under exclusion of air, while charcoal is produced by burning wood under exclusion of air. Firewood burns longer and hotter than charcoal and produces more heat, while charcoal produces more smoke and soot.
Firewood must be dried and split before use to unleash its full effect, whereas charcoal can be used immediately once processed. Charcoal is also much lighter than firewood, making it a convenient choice for travel and camping.
Both fuels can be used for heating purposes, but depending on the application, the differences in combustion behavior and weight can be important.
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