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Olive Wood

Strong, unmistakable aroma and very little ash. The wood most people here cook over.

It comes from grove pruning, so pieces vary. We sell it as trunk wood or as a mix of trunk and root, which burns hotter and lasts longer.

140-160 € a tonne

VAT and delivery included

Heat
High
Aroma
Strong
Use
Barbecues and wood ovens
Embers
Long
Air dried 12+ months · delivered in 24-48 hours across Murcia and the Vega Baja
Leña de olivo en Murcia
How to use it

What olive wood is good for

Barbecue 01

Let it burn down to embers before the meat goes on. The aroma is strong, so it suits lamb, pork and beef better than delicate fish.

Wood-fired ovens 02

Gets to temperature fast and leaves little ash to sweep out. The standard choice for pizza and bread ovens.

Burners 03

Perfectly good for heat too, though holm oak lasts longer per load.

Questions

What people ask us

What is the difference between trunk and root?

Root wood is denser, burns hotter and lasts longer, and it costs more. Trunk wood is easier to light and easier to handle. We sell a mix at the lower price and pure trunk wood at the higher one.

Does the smoke taste of olives?

Not of olives, but it is a distinct, slightly sweet smoke that people recognise. If you want something that does not compete with the food, almond is milder.

Can I use it in a pizza oven?

Yes, it is the usual choice around here. Low ash and quick to temperature are exactly what an oven needs.

Want olive wood delivered?

Tell us your town and roughly how much you need. We quote with delivery included and we answer in English.

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