Blog & Articles
Oct 30, 2018
Smoking Meats at Home
Cooking food with indirect heat is an ancient practice, but you don’t have to follow sacred texts or carved tablets t...
Sep 30, 2018
BBQ BATTLE ROYALE: Dry Rub vs. Marinade vs. BBQ Sauce
Whether you are dining on meat or vegetables, there are countless ways to season them– especially if they are headed ...
Aug 31, 2018
BIB-WORTHY: 4 Different Ways to Cook Ribs
For many home cooks, the barbecue is synonymous with ribs! Yet many versions of the “ideal” barbecue ribs exist– espe...
Jun 21, 2018
PATTY PARTY: 5 Burger Ideas, from Classics to Instant-Classics
Ah, the humble hamburger– a North American innovation that has since taken the world by storm. Once strictly the real...
May 25, 2018
What Types of Meat Can I Cook on a Smoker?
For a long time, a backyard smoker was viewed purely as a luxury item for the obsessed gourmand or the bored retiree....
Apr 25, 2018
How To Use a Smoker
There are many regions in North America that dub themselves “barbecue country,” but we here in Alberta enjoy a divers...
Mar 20, 2018
HEAT IT: Safe/Recommended Meat Cooking Temperatures
Many people who prepare meat are very knowledgeable about food safety, but sometimes the specifics can be hard to...
Feb 27, 2018
I FOWL TO PIECES: Cutting Up a Whole Chicken in 5 Easy Steps
Many of us have grown used to the convenience of grabbing a bulk pack of chicken thighs or a pound of wings. While t...
Dec 1, 2017
Ways To Cook Beef This Winter
The snow is falling and you’re cozied up under a blanket inside… and then your stomach growls with hunger. If you...
Oct 31, 2017
Pot Roast 101: Choosing The Right Cut of Meat
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love the comforting taste and smell of pot roast cooking. Pot roast is inexpe...
Sep 29, 2017
GET BUFF: Tips & Tricks for Cooking Bison
Bison is a delicious, lean meat that is regularly used as a substitute for beef. Because of its lower fat content, bi...
Aug 30, 2017
Our Favourite BBQ Sauce Recipe (And When to Use it!)
Creating a homemade BBQ sauce is the perfect way to finish off your next set of ribs and impress your family and frie...