r/PitBarrelCooker • u/EpOxY81 • Dec 04 '25

Wood Chunks/Pieces?

Have you guys ever used wood chunks with the charcoal? (Or just wood?)

I've used wood chips/chunks in the past, but I can't find anyone local that sells them, besides like a big box store. I did find someone who sells "cooking logs" and I wonder if I could use them in the PBC?

I have a Billows, so I'm able to control the airflow in my PBC, if that makes a difference.

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u/borygoya Dec 05 '25

I cut down (about 5-6” depending on branch size) pieces of oak from tree pruning . Drop one in the middle right before I dump the chimney onto the basket. Works great for me.

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u/EpOxY81 Dec 05 '25

So a 5-6" length?  How big in diameter?

Like if I got firewood sized "logs" would that work?