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BC Hops and BBQ Local Pork at Abbotsford’s BeerBQ

Posted on by Cassandra Anderton

What’s on the Grill at Abbotsford’s BeerBBQ

July 16th is your chance to see the hops blooming on the vine, tour the hop farm, and celebrate two great pairings, Beer and BBQ, and we’ve got the inside scoop of the local pork being thrown on that grill. Held at BC Hop Co’s Kinloch Farm on 1905 Cole Road, Abbotsford, BC, this event pairs Pit Masters and BBQ with BC’s Craft Beer.

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Brian from Misko from House of Q has two pork dishes that will be on the roster.  The first will be the award winning championship-style pulled pork, served with chili-spiced, smoked saltine cracker and a tangy BBQ sauce.  Howe Sound Brewing has paired their newly released Kalamansi Citrus Blonde Ale with this delectable delight and the combination of crunch, smoke, spice, sweetness, juiciness and a touch of tangy will keep eaters wanting more.

The second dish is bacon-wrapped, Bratwurst sausages that will be seasoned with House of Q House Rub, smoked and then glazed with our classic Rock’n Red BBQ Sauce; a Nut Brown Ale will be served alongside to add another layer of goodness to this dish.

 

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John from Hogshack Cookhouse will be doing pulled pork  just like they do at their Steveston restaurant as well as a south Asian style pork sausage made with garlic, fish sauce, cilantro, onions and spices.

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Tyle at Duft & Co. Bake House is brining and smoking a Pork Roast with Wholegrain Mustard Vinaigrette, to be paired with the Sour Wheat Ale and Hand Made Sausages Served with Sweet n’ Spicy BBQ Sauce, alongside a Dutch Pale Ale (image from Beer Me BC)

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Jeremy and Jules run PigBBQ.ca,  a one stop shop for do-it-yourself pig roasts. They supply a hook you up with a roaster or smoker, local BC pig, and the know-how to tackle a pig roast and be successful even if you’ve never done it before. On site they’ll have a whole pig on the BBQ.

The event has local beef and chicken tow and each Pit Masters is paired with a Local Craft Brewing team to present 2 unique BBQ & beer pairings. You’re the judging panel – casting your vote for – Best BBQ – Best Beer – and Best BBQ/Beer Pairing. There will also be professional judging for various Best BBQ categories.

Your $80 ticket advance VIP purchase is good for 1 hour early event entry plus up to twelve (12) BBQ samples from the teams, one (1) 3 ounce beer pairings for each sample,  one (1) additional beer sample offering, and a special commemorative gift.

Don’t think you can sample that much BBQ? No problem entry only tickets are available for $27.50 with beer and sample tickets available on site at a rate of 3 tickets for $5. Each ticket is good for one 4 oz beer sample, or two tickets for one BBQ sample. Tickets.

Taste Alberta Pork all weekend at Porkapalooza 2016

Posted on by Sharman

Diva QPorkapalooza is back! This year, Edmonton’s meatiest BBQ festival takes over Clarke Park, next to Commonwealth Stadium, June 17 – 19, 2016.

Generously supported by Alberta Pork, the event features a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition, food trucks serving BBQ pork, chicken and beef, food demonstration stages, a kids zone and beer gardens. If you have a passion for pork, you won’t want to miss this event.

This year’s festival includes a free three-day concert in support of the Fort McMurray Fire Relief fund featuring a great lineup of bands including The Sheepdogs, Gord Bamford, and Loverboy. The concerts are free; however, members of Rotary District 5370 will be on hand collecting donations in support of our neighbours to the north.

Stop by the BBQ competitors area to learn about the Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition, then follow your nose towards an array of food trucks and vendors including Atilla the Hungry, Bully Food Truck, Gourmet Sausage Company, Memphis Blues BBQ House, Molly’s Eats, Sandwich & Sons, Smokehouse BBQ, where you can enjoy all thinks BBQ.

Don’t forget to stop by the food demo stage to learn how to make the perfect pork burger with Brian Misko from House of Q, Asian inspired sesame pork loin skewers with Diva Q, or how to break down a pig. See here for a full event schedule.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016
Time Location Activity
12:00 pm FOOD STAGE The Burly Chef – Daniel Huber
12:45-1:15 pm FOOD STAGE Brian Misko – “Perfecting the Pork Burger”
1:30-2:00 pm FOOD STAGE Taste Alberta/Commodity Groups
2:15-2:45 pm FOOD STAGE Diva Q – Asian Inspired Sesame Pork Loin Skewers
3:00-3:30 pm FOOD STAGE Nelvin Reyes (Pampa’s Brazilian Steakhouse) ‘Grilled Beef Ribs Mini Sandwiches with Onion Salsa’
3:45-4:15 pm FOOD STAGE Chef Andrew Cowan
3:45-4:15 pm FOOD STAGE Victor Hugo Raya (La Mar Land & Sea) – Mexican Chorizo & Quesadilla
     
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2016
Time
12:00-12:30 pm FOOD STAGE Diva Q – the BBQ Competition & Orange-Glazed Ginger Pork Kebab
12:45-1:15 pm FOOD STAGE Chef Lindsay Porter
1:30-2:00 pm FOOD STAGE Elyse Chatterton – Breaking it Down: Butchering Half a Pig
2:15-2:45 pm FOOD STAGE Taste Alberta with Chef Doreen Prei
3:00-3:30 pm FOOD STAGE Richard Toll (Rage Catering) – “Innis & Gunn Rum Cask Pulled Pork”
3:45-4:15 pm FOOD STAGE Taste Alberta with Chef Doreen Prei
4:30-5:00 pm FOOD STAGE Danielle Job – Smoked Veggie Tacos

House of Q BBQ Sauce

Posted on by Sharman

IMG_3079At Porkapalooza in June I had the pleasure of meeting Brian Misko of House of Q and tasting his gluten free BBQ sauce. Sweet, savoury, and even some spice, I was instantly addicted.

House of Q launched their bbq sauce and spice line in 2007 and their signature Apple Butter BBQ Sauce has been declared the number one bbq sauce in Alberta twice at the BBQ on the Bow BBQ Championships and the 3rd best bbq sauce in North America at the National BBQ Festival in Douglas, Georgia. 

Brian and his wife have created an at-home business with products that are in demand and distributed across the country. Sauce flavours include:

  • Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
  • Slow Smoke Gold BBQ Sauce
  • Sugar and Spice BBQ Sauce 
  • Rock’n Red BBQ Sauce.  

Click here to see a full listing of retail locations in Alberta or across Canada. If you are in Edmonton you can grab a bottle at Acme Meat Market Ltd., Barbecue Country, Easyford Cattle Co, Mundare Sausage House, Real Deal Meats Ltd, Smokin’ Iron Farms, and Sunterra Markets – Lendrum. 

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This weekend I modified a House of Q Hurry Up Grilled Pork Ribs recipe, creating a super simple lazy-girl way to cook ribs.  This is what I did:

  1. Start by removing the membrane on the back of the ribs. Lift an edge of the tough film and then use a paper towel to help you grab the membrane. If you have a good grip of it, you can pull the whole thing off in one pull.
  2. Smear your sauce of choice all over the ribs and then coat generously with House of Q House Rub or your own salt/rub combination. Let the rib sit at room temperature for 10 minutes so the rub can start to draw moisture from the meat and stick to the ribs. If you move the ribs too soon, all of the rub will fall off.
  3. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place ribs in a casserole dish and cover with a lid. I like to use my cast-iron La Crueset pot. Cook for 2 1/2 hours.
  4. If you want to reserve the ribs to cook later in the day or the next day, remove from the pot and allow to cool before storing in the fridge for later use. Otherwise, prepare your grill for low heat.
  5. Brush ribs with additional BBQ Sauce, place on grill, and close the lid. Flip at 5-7 minutes, ribs should be caramelized and lightly grilled. 
  6. Remove the racks from the grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut between the bones for each portion and serve.