Cooking with oak wood is the pitmaster’s dream. White oak and red oak are unique to central Texas, and it is the definition of the classic American barbecue. Red oak burns very hot and it burns long. It is a great wood for firepits and chimmeys. Oak has a very high heat output, it does not pop or crackle. This type of wood is great for inside and outside fireplaces to keep warm during the winter. 
 
 
Indoor fire     ★★★★★★            Smoking meats ★★★★★★
Outdoor fire ★★★★★★           Pizza oven            ★★★★★★
Aroma            ★★★★                     Griling                    ★★★★★
Durability     ★★★★★★
Smoke          ★★★★★