Combining wood types: when and why?

Different types of wood have different properties. By combining them, you get the best out of each.

Combining wood types for the barbecue

Why combine?

• Some woods give off a lot of heat (such as Mopane), others a lot of flavour (such as Swarthaak).

• Mixing gives you control over your fire and the flavor.

When to combine?

• For long sessions: start with Sekelbos and build up to Kameeldoring.

• For flavour: combine Mopane with Swarthaak for heat and aroma.

• For direct grilling: Sekelbos alone or with Swarthaak.

Which combinations work well?

• Sekelbos + Mopane = smooth start, long burning time

• Kameeldoring + Swarthaak = slow burning, deep smoky flavor

• Mopane + everything = always a solid base

Tip from the barbecue master

Use a maximum of two types at a time. This way you maintain control and learn to understand fire.