BBQ Chronicles


  • POW! Poudre à canon, un rehausseur de saveur qui fesse!

    POW! Gunpowder, a flavor enhancer that kicks ass!

    It is by taking out the same thermometer as Normand Brathwaite from under the table that I tell you, like him, that… “It’s hot, it’s hot, ladies and gentlemen!” 🔥...

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Pourquoi choisir un BBQ Napoléon Freestyle

    Why choose a Napoleon Freestyle BBQ?

    Napoleon Freestyle BBQs are out! These are beautiful machines! In fact, there are 2 models that exist: the Freestyle 365 , which has 3 burners, and the Freestyle 425 ,...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Sur les traces de La Black Tiger

    In the footsteps of the Black Tiger

    “Rising up, back on the street Did my time take my chances … It's the eye of the BLACK TIGEEEEEEER!!! » It is on this slightly modified version of Eye...

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Comment emballer une « brisket » ou une autre pièce de viande

    How to Wrap a Brisket or Other Cut of Meat

    To make a mean beef brisket, there are a few little things to know. And… you know, you can always count on me to reveal all my secrets and techniques....

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Pourquoi et comment assaisonner votre BBQ

    Why and how to season your BBQ

    Have you just bought a new BBQ? “Yes, sir!” Congratulations! 😎 Before you use your beautiful machine, it is important that you season it. Seriously, it is worth taking the...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • 3 façons infaillibles d’allumer votre charbon de bois

    3 Foolproof Ways to Light Your Charcoal

    Lighting your charcoal shouldn't be difficult. If you find it to be a lengthy process, it's probably because you're not doing it the right way or don't have the right...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Les raisons pour lesquelles les Phantom sont les BBQs de mes rêves

    Why Phantoms Are My Dream BBQs

    I love Napoleon Phantom BBQs. Seriously, these BBQs are truly exceptional! And I'm not exaggerating. They look great, they're hot and they're real beautiful machines. So you can understand why...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • La sauce ultime : la sauce Érable Pikanté

    The ultimate sauce: Pikanté Maple sauce

    I'm so excited to finally be able to tell you about our Maple Pikanté sauce . Seriously, this is the sauce that took me the longest to create. I've been...

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Quoi cuisiner sur un Phantom

    What to cook on a Phantom

    I love Napoleon's Phantom BBQs. I think they're really beautiful (you know, I love anything "black on black" 😉) and I'm crazy about their grills. So I thought it wouldn't...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Un retour sur l’an 2021

    A look back at the year 2021

    Phew! 2021 is over. If I had to sum up this year in 1 word, I would say that it is the year of "perseverance". It started "rough" and it...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Réussir sa pêche sur la glace à tous coups

    How to succeed in ice fishing every time

    A great activity to do in the winter is ice fishing. Especially during spring break, it's a perfect opportunity to spend time with the kids. Going fishing is also a...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Steven Raichlen, de l’inspiration pure

    Steven Raichlen, pure inspiration

    Who is Steven Raichlen? Steven Raichlen, also known as the "master of the grill", is someone who has traveled around the world several times. He is a journalist, a food...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • 8 aliments à fumer à chaud

    8 Foods to Hot Smoke

    When spring and summer start to make themselves felt, it seems like we always want to spend more time with our BBQ. It's like the perfect time to hot smoke...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Comment cuire un steak sur chaque type de BBQ

    How to Cook a Steak on Each Type of BBQ

    Steak is always good. And, because I want you to always be able to enjoy a delicious steak, I thought I would tell you how to prepare one on all...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Les marinades sèches BLUES HOG!

    BLUES HOG dry marinades!

    Blues Hog is the famous Tennessee company that produces sauces that are simply amazing. All grill enthusiasts have certainly tasted one of these sauces! It's not complicated, there was a...

    Marc-Antoine Turcotte |

  • Les 10 commandements des côtes levées

    The 10 Commandments of Ribs

    Today, I'm revealing my secrets, my foolproof tips, so that you can make the best ribs in the world. Choosing your smokehouse Let's start strong with the basics: which smoker...

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Comment choisir et bien cuire son steak

    How to choose and cook your steak properly

    As you probably know, my "diet" revolves around animals quite a bit, and yes, a "brisket" is good, but my main choice will be a good steak when I have...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Les différentes sortes de charbon BBQ Québec

    The different types of BBQ charcoal Quebec

    Charcoal BBQ is really hot. In fact, those who are into charcoal BBQ are often people who like to light fires and watch the flames. People who like to "play"...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Plus de 15 idées cadeaux de marque Napoléon qui sortent de l’ordinaire

    15+ Unique Napoleon Gift Ideas

    Recently, Marc-Antoine Turcotte and I suggested several Weber brand gift ideas to give to the BBQ enthusiasts you know. Today, we are back to give you more, but this time,...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • 28 idées cadeaux à moins de 35 $

    28 Gift Ideas Under $35

    Spoiling people with little attentions is always a pleasure. That's why we decided to suggest some gift ideas (in no particular order) at low prices (less than $35 before taxes)...

    BBQ Québec |

  • Mes 3 sauces S.J.B. favorites

    My 3 favorite SJB sauces

    I'm sure that like me, many of you have cupboards overflowing with spices and a fridge full of sauces! Personally, I love to vary and try different products (even if...

    Marc-Antoine Turcotte |

  • Comment bien nettoyer son BBQ

    How to properly clean your BBQ

    Today, I'm revealing all my secrets, tips and tricks to keep your BBQ super clean. Yes, yes, I'm going to tell you all the steps to take to make your...

    Jean-philippe Lavoie |

  • Des idées de repas pour l’Halloween

    Halloween Meal Ideas

    Everyone knows that this week is when kids are celebrating Halloween. And, even though, yes, the evening will be busy, that's not going to stop BBQ fans from cooking on...

    Ariane Lefebvre |

  • Quand, comment et quoi fumer à froid

    When, how and what to cold smoke

    The best times to cold smoke are when the outside temperature is low. As the name suggests, to "cold smoke" it must be "cold". So autumn is a really ideal...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • Le meilleur porc effiloché de votre vie

    The best pulled pork of your life

    JP 10/06/21 The best pulled pork of your life Today I'm going to give you all my secrets so you can make the best pulled pork of your life. To...

    JP |

  • Les dix commandements du jambon

    The Ten Commandments of Ham

    JP 10/05/21 The Ten Commandments of Ham A good maple syrup ham, sugar shack style, is hard to beat! Imagine if, in addition, you let it cook slowly on the...

    JP |

  • Fumer à froid comme un pro

    Cold Smoking Like a Pro

    Fall and winter are perfect seasons for cold smoking. For those who don't know what it is, cold smoking is actually a process that "cooks" food with brine, salt, and...

    Max Lavoie |

  • Guide d’achat BBQ de mai 2022

    BBQ Buying Guide May 2022

    This summer, it's not just your body that should be getting grilled! At BBQ Québec, we have an excellent selection of BBQs in stock that are just waiting to sear...

    Maxime Lavoie |

  • La santé et le BBQ

    Health and BBQ

    For several months now, you have seen me changing, thinking and questioning myself a lot about health and nutrition. If, for some, the two do not go hand in hand,...

    Max Lavoie |

  • Les 10 commandements du porc effiloché

    The 10 Commandments of Pulled Pork

    Today, I'm sharing my secrets, my 10 commandments, about pulled pork. I'm revealing everything there is to know about how to prepare this delicious meal so that you cook the...

    JP |

  • Le flexitarisme

    Flexitarianism

    With the different schools of thought surrounding food, it goes without saying that vegetarianism and veganism have gained ground in recent years. However, just because we hear about it doesn't...

    Ariane |

  • Développer de nouveaux marchés

    Developing new markets

    For the past few weeks, I've been receiving several messages about BBQ Québec's latest collaborations and partnerships. Most people ask me how we, the BBQ Québec team, got there, how...

    JP |

  • MES BBQS PRÉFÉRÉS

    MY FAVORITE BBQS

    It's official, summer is (almost) here! And summer necessarily means BBQ season (even if we know you can do it 365 days a year 😉)! So, whether you don't have...

    JP |

  • POURQUOI TRAVAILLER CHEZ BBQ QUÉBEC PAR MARC-ANTOINE TRUCOTTE

    WHY WORK AT BBQ QUÉBEC BY MARC-ANTOINE TRUCOTTE

    Hello everyone! My name is Marc-Antoine, I currently work as the manager of the Boucherville store and just before, I was the assistant manager at the Quebec store. So it...

    Max Lavoie |

  • LE PAPIER PÊCHE 101

    PEACH PAPER 101

    Hello smokers, In order to help you better understand the “hype” surrounding peach paper, I thought a little explanatory text wouldn’t hurt. Be careful, it’s quite possible that you’ll want...

    Pierre-Luc Darveau |

  • MARINADES LIQUIDES VS MARINADES SÈCHES

    LIQUID MARINADES VS DRY MARINADES

    Liquid and dry marinades are very different. First of all, their constitutions are different, but apart from the fact that some are liquid and others are dry, the major difference...

    JP |

  • COMMENT BIEN ENTRETENIR SON ESPACE BBQ

    HOW TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR BBQ AREA

    Having a clean BBQ is not complicated when you are well equipped! So today I'm talking to you about several really hot products that make the process easier and allow...

    JP |

  • MES SECRETS POUR CUIRE DES POISSONS À LA PERFECTION

    MY SECRETS FOR COOKING FISH TO PERFECTION

    Always wanting to raise the bar higher, BBQ Québec collaborated with Rachelle Béry to create delicious ready-to-grill meals seasoned with BBQ Québec flavors. Among these, there are, among others, beautiful...

    JP |

  • MA PREMIÈRE CHASSE

    MY FIRST HUNT

    I have never hunted in my life, mainly because I lack time and also, I must admit, because I have always had this little fear of killing or injuring an...

    Max Lavoie |