Cooking with Woodburning Stoves

Cooking with Woodburning Stoves: A Warm and Delicious Experience

In a world where modern conveniences often take centre stage, the timeless charm of cooking with a woodburning stove is making a remarkable comeback. These stoves not only warm your home but also serve as versatile cooking appliances. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of using a woodburning stove for cooking, with a focus on different types of cooking wood stoves, their advantages, and the situations in which they shine. We’ll also provide a mouth-watering recipe to get you started.

Rocal Hebar - The Oven Wonder

The Rocal Hebar stands out with its large built-in oven, which allows for indirect cooking using the heat from the fire. This design is perfect for slow-roasting meats, baking bread, or making casseroles. With its spacious oven, you can easily cook for a family gathering while enjoying the warmth of the stove.
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Rocal Hebar Wood Burning Stove with Oven
Austroflamm Lucy Cook Stove
Austroflamm Lucy Cook Stove with Hotplate

Austroflamm Lucy Cook - The Hot Plate Hero

The Austroflamm Lucy Cook takes a different approach by featuring a hot plate on top, ideal for cooking with pans, griddles, or boiling water. This stove combines the joy of cooking with the ambiance of a wood fire, making it a versatile addition to any kitchen.

Not Forgetting the Apple Pi

Various other stoves, such as those from Heta, Scan, and Ekol (Apple Pi), offer unique cooking capabilities. These stoves come in different styles and sizes, catering to different cooking preferences and home aesthetics.

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Ekol Baked Apple Pie Wood Stove with Oven

Surface Temperature Considerations

Many woodburning stoves have radiant surfaces that become warm enough to keep things hot but may not be suitable for direct cooking. Using pots and pans directly on these surfaces can scratch or mark the painted exteriors. It’s essential to have a dedicated hotplate for safe and efficient cooking.

Convection vs. Radiant Stoves

Stoves with a convection top plate generally do not get hot enough for direct cooking because the heat is expelled differently. If your primary goal is cooking, opt for a radiant stove with a dedicated hotplate or a woodburning cooker designed specifically for culinary endeavors.

Comparing to Conventional Ovens

When comparing woodburning stoves with ovens to conventional gas or electric ovens, it’s important to note that woodburning stoves tend to have smaller oven sizes and capacities. However, their unique cooking qualities, such as the infusion of smoky flavors, can make up for their smaller size. They are particularly well-suited for rustic and artisanal cooking experiences.
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Austroflam Clou Cook Wood Stove with Hotplate

Pros and Cons of Woodburning Stove with Oven vs. Dedicated Wood Burning Cooker

A woodburning stove with an oven offers the versatility of heating your home while providing a rustic cooking experience, but its smaller oven capacity and potential temperature limitations may pose challenges for baking enthusiasts. On the other hand, a dedicated wood burning cooker excels in precise temperature control and larger oven space, making it ideal for culinary pursuits, but it sacrifices the multi-purpose functionality of a woodburning stove. Choosing between the two depends on your priorities, whether you seek a cozy ambiance with cooking capabilities or a dedicated culinary workhorse.

Woodburning Stove with Oven

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Heta Scanline 900B Wood Stove

PRO's

  • Dual-purpose heating and cooking appliance
  • Adds rustic charm to your kitchen
  • Can infuse dishes with a delightful smoky flavor

Con's

  • Smaller oven capacity
  • May not reach high baking temperatures

Dedicated Wood Burning Cooker

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La Nordica Rosa L Wood Cooker

PRO's

  • Designed specifically for cooking
  • Typically larger oven capacity
  • More precise temperature control for baking

Con's

  • Limited heating capabilities for the home
  • Less versatile than a multi-purpose woodburning stove

An Experience That Delights

Cooking with a woodburning stove is a delightful experience that combines the warmth of a traditional stove with the joys of culinary creativity. Whether you choose a woodburning stove with an oven or a dedicated wood burning cooker, each has its unique advantages. Embrace the rustic charm, smoky flavors, and versatility of woodburning stoves in your kitchen for a memorable cooking journey.
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Recipe: Wood-Fired Roasted Chicken

Ingredients:
– 1 whole chicken
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
– 2 garlic cloves
– Lemon slices

 

Instructions:

1. Preheat your woodburning stove with an oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.

3. Rub the chicken with olive oil and place it in a roasting pan.

4. Stuff the chicken cavity with fresh herbs, garlic cloves, and lemon slices.

5. Put the roasting pan into the stove’s oven and roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.

 

Enjoy your delicious wood-fired roasted chicken with a unique smoky flavor that only a woodburning stove can provide!

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