North vs. South Texas Mesquite: Why TPOST Firewood Sticks with the Good Stuff
Now I ain’t lookin’ to stir up a Texas border battle, but when it comes to mesquite — the kind that makes fires worth sittin’ around — there’s a real difference between what grows down south and what we stack up in North Texas. And I reckon it's worth talkin’ about.
South Texas mesquite? That wood grows lean and mean. It’s fightin’ for water in dry, scrappy land, twisted up like it’s wrestlin’ the wind every day of its life. Burns hot and fast, but it don’t hang around long — kinda like your cousin who shows up to the BBQ empty-handed and leaves with a to-go plate.
That said, South Texas mesquite is top-notch when it comes to makin’ lump charcoal. That dense, tight grain makes for beautiful coal — hot, clean, and long-burning once it’s cooked down proper. And yep, we stock that charcoal at TPOST Firewood, ‘cause we know some of y’all like to get your grill on with that old-school Texas flavor.
Now let me brag a bit on North Texas mesquite.
This wood comes from richer land — inland country where the trees get a little more rain, a little more room to breathe. Grows slow and steady, not all twisted up like its southern cousin. That means straighter grain, cleaner splits, and thicker cuts. It’s the kind of wood that don’t just burn — it works.
Feast your eyes on what we haul:
Now that ain’t no pile of sticks — that’s a wall of seasoned North Texas mesquite, cut thick and stacked tighter than payday at the refinery. You want flavor? You’ll get it. But it’s a little milder than that South Texas punch-in-the-mouth — lets your meat speak for itself without smokin’ it into next Tuesday.
And look at this beauty up close:
That’s the good stuff — bark on, core tight, and full of that sweet smokin’ soul. It splits clean and burns long, just like a Friday night fire oughta.
Here at TPOST Firewood, we stake our name on North Texas mesquite — firewood raised right. Whether you’re smokin’ brisket, cookin’ over lump charcoal, or just need a good solid burn, we’ve got you covered from pit to porch.
So next time someone brags on their South Texas mesquite, just tip your hat, hand ‘em a stick of ours, and say:
“Go ahead and light this. You’ll see the difference.”
