From the wilds of BC Canada

[Bill W.]

Hi everyone. I am a new member from Canada ... the western province of British Columbia.
I am in a mountainous area and we get some pretty snowy and cold winters here.
I don't stop grilling during the winter season but I sure have to adjust temps and times.

I have been grilling for all my life (65 years old) but I really only learned how to do it properly about 10 years ago.

I am retiring my old Brinkman FSB and I'm learning 'pellet grilling' on my just purchased Pit Boss 700FB. (yup, I'm a budget griller....have to be)
Of course I have a propane grill also for summer burgers, steaks and sausages.

I always appreciate forums where people share their collective knowledge .... that's how my grilling learning took place about a decade ago. And I'm still learning of course.

My next 'learning assignment' is going to be smoking bacon .... side and back (i'm from canada, eh)

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all and contributing when I can.

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!
Glad to have you join us!
Plenty of guys on here to help you with the bacon project!
Al

 

[tx smoker]

"My next 'learning assignment' is going to be smoking bacon .... side and back (i'm from canada, eh)"

Welcome!! I am replying due to the fact that you're in Canada and are about ready to delve into curing / smoking bacon. I just started that a couple months ago and won't ever go back to store bought bacon. I got my inspiration from a forum member that goes by the name of Disco, and is also from Canada....somewhere in the Canadian Rockies. His recipes are simple, easy to create, and are absolutely amazing. Another one that has gained extensive popularity for his bacon recipes (particularly the brine) goes by the name of Pops6927. Disco's bacon is dry cured and Pops' is a wet cure. Never tried Pops' but have read a LOT about it and those that have done it all rave about how great it is. Try the search icon at the top of the page and see what comes up. I think you'll be impressed with the information that's available :-)

Robert

 

[SonnyE]

Hi Bill!
And Welcome to SMF!
If you want to add more smoke, or try some cool/cold smoking, since you are moving into Pellets, get you an AMNPS
And you can use the same pellets for both.
I use to use a Brinkman I grafted a Bradley Smoke Generator into. But Bradley has priced their pucks out of my comfort zone. So I have switched to pellets in the AMNPS.
Mostly, I smoke Salmon.

 

[Hank R]

Welcome Bill also from BC where about's are you at in case I need some Bacon

 

[Bill W.]

Welcome Bill also from BC where about's are you at in case I need some Bacon

About 4 hours east :)

 

[Bill W.]

Thanks to all who responded....this forum feels very comfortable....I think I just might stay a while!

 

[sparks65]

4hrs east? You must be right on the border with Al...Al...Alberta. Aka
“The Dark Side”.

 

[Bill W.]

yikes...ok....maybe 2 hours.... doukobor country

 

[SonnyE]

4hrs east? You must be right on the border with Al...Al...Alberta. Aka
“The Dark Side”.

Yes, the dark side.... <Click if you dare....<

 

[Hank R]

Your near GF, wife has a cousin there. Now I can get my fresh made bacon next time we are there.

 

[gary s]

Good morning and welcome to the forum from a beautiful day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.


Gary