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Pine fatwood as a long-burning starter

Fatwood, resin-rich pine wood, is said to be an easily lit starter that burns for a long time.

Time
⏱ 10 min
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Fatwood (resin-rich pine wood)
  • Ignition source

How to do it

  1. Look for resin-rich pine wood.
  2. Cut it into thin splints.
  3. Light the splints and place them under the firewood as a starter.

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