Kiawe is a dense Hawaiian hardwood sold as hand-split cooking chunks in a large box holding about 1.36 cubic feet. It is naturally seasoned for 8 to 12 months and burns hot with an intense smoke that is sweeter and milder than mesquite. It suits grillers and smokers cooking beef, pork, poultry, seafood or vegetables who want bold smoke without harshness. Against mesquite and hickory it trades some aggression for a sweeter, more floral note, and its density means longer burns than most fruitwoods.
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Lowest price we've seen: $69.00 on Nov 13 at firewoodhawaii.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Rated 4 out of 5 from 30 ratings. Buyers praise the sweet, strong smoke and the hot, long burn, and several note it is gentler than mesquite. A few mention uneven chunk sizes and smoke that can get heavy if you use too much.
Kiawe is a Hawaiian hardwood with a high heat output and a distinctive smoke. These firewood chunks are naturally seasoned under the Hawaiian sun for 8 to 12 months. They are hand-split and packaged to order.
Kiawe gives an intense, smoky flavor with subtle sweet, floral and fruity undertones. It is milder and sweeter than traditional mesquite, with bold smoke and no harshness.
It suits both grilling and smoking. It pairs with beef, pork, chicken, fish and shellfish, tropical fruits like pineapple, and vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms and eggplant.
