The Back 40 Named Grand Finalist in PtboCanada Culinary Showdown!
We are incredibly honored! PtboCanada has officially named The Back 40 Smokehouse as a grand finalist in the city's ultimate culinary championship.
Read Article →Local Legends: Inside Peterborough's Reddit and Yelp BBQ Recommendations
The local verdict is in! Read how community members on Reddit, Yelp, and Restaurant Guru rank The Back 40 Smokehouse as their go-to smokehouse in Peterborough.
Read Article →Kawartha411 Feature: Local Couple Lights a Fire in Bobcaygeon
Our origin story! Read how Kawartha411 highlighted our journey from a 100-acre Bobcaygeon farm experiment to a hot-sauce firestorm.
Read Article →The Peterborough Examiner: Partnering to Bring Smokehouse BBQ to Bobcaygeon
Exciting local partnerships! The Peterborough Examiner covered how we joined forces with Graz Restobar to offer our wood-smoked BBQ seven days a week.
Read Article →The Art of Wood-Fermented Heat: Sourcing & Fermenting Scotch Bonnets
An inside look at our 100-acre Bobcaygeon farm, where we harvest and brine-ferment scotch bonnet peppers to create our Sweet Whiskey Heat.
Read Article →Low & Slow: Why Offset Wood-Smoking Beats Gas & Pellet Grills
The physics of offset smoking. Why real hickory and applewood logs create a superior bark, tender smoke ring, and rich flavor compared to automated grills.
Read Article →Whiskey & Wings: Pairing Pitmaster Flavors
Unlock the ultimate pitmaster flavor combinations by matching our wood-smoked chicken wings with signature hot sauces and local Ontario craft beer.
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