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  1. border city pit

    Pellets vs Chips

    I was at the hardware store today and noticed that they had 10 lb bag of pellets (many kinds) for $20.  I have always used in my WSM or Masterbuilt is chunks or chips.  Has anyone used these products and how does it rate?  Thanks RJ
  2. border city pit

    Chicken Quarters

    Here is a simple recipe that the whole family will love (my son's favourite).  First off I brine the Chicken for 24hrs in a simple brine of water sugar and salt. Next I wash off the chicken and injected it with a 50/50 solution of BBQ sauce and pineapple juice.   And add to the smoker (using...
  3. border city pit

    Smoking Cheese with Qview

    So I saw that we have a new group called the wisconsin group which made me think of Cheese so to celebrate I am smoking some cheese.  I use a bread pan that the Mrs. did not want and drilled some holes in the bottom, and light off about three pieces of charcoal and cover with charcoal. enjoy as...
  4. border city pit

    3 degrees…….spring!!!

    Well the time change and above zero means that one should get the pit fired up!!  So went out got a sirloin tip roast and threw it in the smoker. Made up a marinade that had cherry whisky and dr. pepper (plus some other ingredients) and injected it.  I put it in the zip lock bag with the...
  5. border city pit

    cost of Pork Belly

    I'm looking to smoke some bacon this summer, and I am curious as to what everyone pays for pork belly? I have never bought it before so any info would be great. Thanks RJ
  6. border city pit

    Do you have a smoker off season

    If you are like me and live in Northern Alberta we pretty much get 4 months of seasonable warm weather which is ideal for smoking.  As I look outside it is only -13, but there is a 50 km\hr wind which kills the smoker.  So how do you cope with the smoker off season or do you keep on smoking...
  7. border city pit

    Welcome!

    Welcome All!   I am proud to welcome you to a brand new group here at SMF!!  As some of you know, those of us that are North of the 49th have to contend with different elements, different names of cuts of meats and different seasons compared to our American cousins.   So on behalf of Bob and...
  8. border city pit

    How to Get a new SMF Group

    A couple of us in SMF would like to get a Canadian Group, under the groups section.  I am just wondering how one goes about creating such a group??  Thanks RJ
  9. border city pit

    -25 C? sounds like a great day to

    smoke some baby backs!!  Yes here in Canada we have the off season but the cold weather can't stop us!  As long as it is a calm day (5km\hr winds) we can smoke some yummy ribs for the Family Sunday Night dinner (most important meal of the week in our house).  going to do the 3-2-1 method for...
  10. border city pit

    And so it begins

    its the new era of smokers here at the Border City Pit, I have got the inaugural cook for the WSM with some spares and Baby backs. Using a Cherry-Balsamic wet rub on half while the other half get the Classic Brown sugar Rub.  For wood I am using a cherry wood with some hickory.  At the Three...
  11. border city pit

    So I got my new WSM....

    So I got my new WSM and I am anxious to season it today, and living in Alberta we just got ride of our snow so the yard is muck.  So my question is can you run the WSM on a wooden deck?  or should I go get a 12''x12'' concrete stone from home depot?  I see there is a deflector plate on the...
  12. border city pit

    Hello from Alberta!

    Just wanted to say "Hello and thanks for having me!"  from Lloydminster Alberta!  Just some quick background info, Lloydminster is a small city of 30 000 on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, thus known as "the bordercity".  I am an instructor at the local college and have been smoking ribs and...
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