What does wood-fired mean on a menu?
Wood-fired
Cooked in or over a live wood fire, usually a domed oven or open grill, at very high heat.
What it does to the food
Smoky, blistered and charred in spots, with crisp edges and a little campfire flavor.
Where you’ll see it
Pizzas, breads, vegetables, whole fish and meats at pizzerias and open-kitchen restaurants.
Related words
- ember-roasted
- a la brasa
- al forno