For a self-contained outdoor fire with built-in cooking posts, the Swedish torch can’t be beat.
All you need is one log and a chainsaw.
The beauty of the Swedish torch is that once you light it, you could basically forget it.
The log will slowly burn from the inside out.
The cuts through the log provide natural air flow that will keep your fire ventilated.
It also doubles as a cooking surface and is perfect for holding cast iron pans.
Find a log about 10" in diameter and 2'-3' in height.
Take your chainsaw and make three crisscrossing cuts about 34 of the way through.
Kerosene or lighter fluid applied to the center of the log will also help get it going.
Check out the link below for full instructions with step-by-step pictures.
