Post Oak Firewood

Ever wonder why old-timers in Texas and Oklahoma swear by Post Oak for their smokers and their stoves? It's because this stuff throws serious heat, 23.7 million BTU per cord, and burns clean with low smoke and few sparks. There's a reason it's the go-to hardwood across the South and Midwest.

At 3,825 lbs per cord dry, Post Oak is dense and heavy. That translates directly to long, steady burns with excellent coals that'll keep your stove kicking through the night. Check the firewood BTU chart and you'll see it sitting comfortably near the top of the list.

Splitting is moderate, not the easiest oak to process, but nothing that'll make you regret getting out of bed. A decent maul and some patience will get you through a load. The grain can be a little twisty in spots, so watch for that.

Here's the thing with Post Oak though, plan ahead. You're looking at 24 to 36 months of seasoning time. I know that sounds like forever, but rush it and you'll get smoke instead of heat. Split it, stack it off the ground with good airflow, and forget about it for two summers. It'll reward your patience.

Bottom line, Post Oak is excellent firewood. Great for home heating, overnight burns, cooking, smoking meat, campfires, pretty much anything you want to throw it at. If you like oak, also take a look at Bur Oak firewood, which is a close cousin with similar performance.