A1 Country Firewood has provided Chicago firewood since 1981.

Chicago's #1 Cooking Wood source with a large selection of BBQ Wood Flavors.

A1's cooking wood selection includes the following:

Apple Wood, Beech Nut Wood, Cherry Wood, Hickory Wood, Mulberry Wood, Peach Wood, Pecan Wood, Post Oak & Sugar Maple .

It's the wood that makes it good!

New In-Stock: Seasoned, ready-to-burn, Pecan Wood!

Pecan wood is a type of hickory wood that is known for its edible nuts. The flavor of pecan wood is stronger than that of other fruit woods, but is milder than hickory and mesquite. Pecan wood has a rich flavor, (similar to hickory) which is great for smoked chicken. smoked turkey as well as smoked beef and pork applications.

Contact Us to order your Pecan Wood Chunks or Chips today!

Firewood for Cooking, Grilling & Smoking

A1 Country Firewood services Restaurants and Residential clients throughout Chicago & Suburbs.


- We offer the following woods for Open Pit Grilling, Smoking and Pizza Ovens -

  • Apple
  • Beech Nut
  • Cherry
  • Hickory
  • Mulberry
  • Sugar Maple
  • Post Oak
  • White Oak
  • Peach
  • Pecan

All wood is available in Chips, Chunks, or Logs.
We have Mesquite "bundles" only, limited supply.

View the Cooking Wood Chart


- We Also Offer -

100% Natural Wood Lump Charcoal

Our 40 lb bag of 100% All Natural Wood Lump Charcoal

Lump Charcoal is produced by placing wood in an airtight shed, igniting the wood and taking away the oxygen. The results after it burns down is 100% All Natural Wood Charcoal.


The leading manufacturer of briquets uses only 13% charcoal. The majority of their briquet composition consists of sawdust and chemicals.


For an All-Natural grilling experience without chemicals or additives, use 100% wood charcoal, and instead of lighter fluid, use a chimney or electric starter.


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