Charleston’s Live Fire Cooking Guide - June 2025

Written By Geoge Sterrett

Welcome to Summer Cooking in the Lowcountry

Charleston summers mean porch nights, oyster roasts, and backyard gatherings that last well past sunset. A clean, steady fire is the heart of it all, whether you’re toasting marshmallows on Folly or searing steaks Downtown. This guide distills local regulations, chef‑tested cooking tips, and pro recommendations from the Sterrett Farms crew so you can ignite responsibly and entertain effortlessly.

Live‑Fire Cooking Showstoppers

Below are three Charleston chef‑approved recipes that shine with Lowcountry ingredients and Sterrett Farms Wood blends.

Grilled Oysters Over Oak

  • Wood: Oak

  • Method: Shuck, top with garlic‑herb butter, smoke 6 min until edges curl.

  • Pro Move: Finish with a squeeze of Citrus

Hickory‑Seared Bourbon Shrimp

  • Wood: Hickory

  • Glaze: Molasses + Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka reduction.

  • Timing: 90 sec per side over direct flame.

Charred Okra Spears

  • Wood: Oak and Pecan Mix

  • Prep: Toss whole okra in olive oil, salt, cracked pepper

  • Grill Time: 3 min on each side over high heat

  • Dip: Serve with lemon aioli

 Order & Stay Connected

Time to get the grills hot?

  1. Order Online: sterrettfarmsfirewood.com

  2. Follow: Instagram @sterrett_farms_firewood for Weekly updates.

  3. Share: Tag us with #SterrettFarmsFirewood for a chance to win a free Weekender Bag filled with your choice of premium wood.

About Sterrett Farms Firewood

Family‑owned, Charleston‑proud. We deliver seasoned oak, hickory, and pecan in clean, vented bags. Stacked exactly where you want them. As easy as it gets. Serving Sullivan’s Island, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Folly Beach, Downtown, and more!

Geoge Sterrett