• Horsecook@sh.itjust.works
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    7 hours ago

    To be honest, I’ve never looked into how industrial charcoal is produced. It’s possible some kilns are gas fired. I don’t know.

    When it’s done in the traditional manner, the energy comes from the wood itself. You ignite it, cook off the volatiles, then starve it of oxygen.