Ontario Members

[godboy]

Just signed on and wondered if there are many smokers nearby.  Thinking of group events sort of thing.

John

 

[wwdragon]

I am in Montreal I would love something like this, bunch of smokers going on, a dip in the pool to cool off (if I ever open it heheh) and lots of good food, beers and conversation.

Barry

 

[godboy]

same here...just sounds like fun

 

[ndinadis]

I was thinking of making a thread just like this to trade help and ideas with locals

I am the GTA.

Nick

 

[godboy]

I'm sure as the season gets going and people check in we will get more interest

 

[1905]

North Toronto here.

Great idea for an Ontario group, count me in.

Any ideas on where I can find bulk woods for smoking?

 

[muskokasmoker]

Great idea. I;m just north of Toronto, in the Muskoka Lake region

Mike

 

[godboy]

might be tricky finding a central location

 

[ndinadis]

So being new to this, I have no idea where to buy meat (other then reg grocery store)

Where do you guys go to buy a pork shoulder? And how much per pound is reasonable up here?

Does costco have anything? I bought some ribs there.

Nick

 

[1905]

So being new to this, I have no idea where to buy meat (other then reg grocery store)

Where do you guys go to buy a pork shoulder? And how much per pound is reasonable up here?

Does costco have anything? I bought some ribs there.

Nick

Nick,

what area of Toronto are you in?

I'm on the west end and know of a great butcher shop, but its north of Oakville, so it may be too far for you.....

 

[ndinadis]

Nick,

what area of Toronto are you in?

I'm on the west end and know of a great butcher shop, but its north of Oakville, so it may be too far for you.....

Not actually in Toronto, Oakville Burlington border. 

So likely pretty close (is yours in Milton?)

Where are you located?

 

[wineguy]

North Toronto here.
Great idea for an Ontario group, count me in.
Any ideas on where I can find bulk woods for smoking?

Ontario gas BBQ have a large selection of woods for smoking. I especially like the Jamaican Pimento wood they import, makes fabulous Jerk Chicken, but I use it for other cooks because of the fabulous flavour it imparts.

 

[ndinadis]

Ontario gas BBQ have a large selection of woods for smoking. I especially like the Jamaican Pimento wood they import, makes fabulous Jerk Chicken, but I use it for other cooks because of the fabulous flavour it imparts.

I think I need to go check this place out one day. It seems awesome.

Another option if there is one local is Barbecue

Anyone know a Canadian source to get an A-Maze-N pellet smoker and pellets?
Shipping for me was more then the unit and the guys at bbq galore had never heard of it. 

 

[muskokasmoker]

Nick, Ontario Gas BBQ has the amazen pellet smoker, along with the tube smoker. They also carry BBQer's Delight pellets, they are on the expensive side at $5.00 for a 1 pound bag, but they are 100% wood flavor. You could also try Traeger pellets . You can find them at any Home Hardware. They are not as good as they are a mix of alder or oak and the flavor wood.

Mike

 

[1905]

Not actually in Toronto, Oakville Burlington border. 
So likely pretty close (is yours in Milton?)
Where are you located?

I'm north of acton, the butcher is on Trafalgar 15 minutes north of the 401, on the left side called Agram's.
They are a family from eastern Europe, great little shop, special order cuts and dried meats.
I like the value.

There's a small shop on the east end of upper middle road, in oakville. On the north side, can't remember the name....there's a Starbucks in the plaza.
The guy has steaks hanging for 40+days and a whole bunch of crazy stuff going on.

 

[palladini]

I am from mid southwestern Ontario

 

[ndinadis]

Where exactly is mid southwestern?

 

[paulmart]

Im from owen sound, ontario
But i live in edmonton area

..so i guess that helps no one lol

 

[palladini]

Ding A Ling City, my friend, In the area formally known as Brant County, along the Grand river.  Also Known as Brantford Ontario

Got My first smoker today, a MasterBuilt Digital electric Model 20070411  I preseasoned it today, May 31  I paln to do ribs Saturday June 1st.  Have this on them, wrapped tightly in plastic in the fridge right now -

Sweet Dry Rub for Ribs

6   tablespoons brown sugar
3   tablespoons paprika
3   tablespoons salt
3   tablespoons ground black pepper
2   teaspoon garlic powder
2   teaspoon mustard powder

And I plan to do the 3-2-1 method of cooking them.

 

[ndinadis]

I bought a MES 30 too except the new 2013 model. there are times I wish I had bought the "old" style as thats what most people on here have.

I just did my first butt in it today, was quite a bit different then I planned... (im posting a q-view)

good luck with the ribs! I have used a similar rub tastes great