Pioneer Butchery makes everything by hand in small batches — sausage, hot dogs, smokies, and chorizo — from Alberta beef, pasture-raised pork, wild boar, elk, and free-range chicken. No fillers, no artificial flavours, no mass production. Just meat, spice, and the kind of butchery that still treats an animal like an animal.
The lineup covers a serious range. Elk cranberry sausage for when you want something special. Wild boar chorizo for tacos and breakfast bowls. Grass-fed beef hot dogs that actually taste like beef. Chili cheese smokies for the backyard. Chicken apricot & herb for something light. Italian in both mild and breakfast form. And straight Alberta beef sausage for anyone who just wants a really good sausage. Every pack is 500g (hot dogs are 300g, 5 per pack) — enough for a family meal or to stock the freezer.
The Sausages
Elk Cranberry is wild Alberta elk with dried cranberries — lean, slightly gamey, sweet-tart from the berries. Great grilled or pan-fried, pairs with sharp cheese and red wine. Wild Boar Chorizo uses boar instead of the usual pork, spiced with smoked paprika and garlic — bold, a bit funky, perfect for tacos or a breakfast hash. Italian Breakfast is a mild pork breakfast sausage in a 8-pack — sage and fennel, classic morning fry-up. Chicken Apricot & Herb is chicken with dried apricot and herbs — light, slightly sweet, good for sandwiches or salads. Alberta Beef is straightforward beef sausage, no fuss, good on a bun. Italian is the classic mild Italian in a 4-pack — fennel, garlic, red pepper, built for pasta or the grill.
Smokies & Hot Dogs
Grass-Fed Hot Dogs are 100% grass-fed Alberta beef — 5 to a pack, 300g. They taste like beef should, snappy casing, no nitrites beyond celery powder. Chili Cheese Smokies are beef and pork with cheddar and chili spice — split and griddled, topped with sauerkraut or mustard, they are a Calgary backyard classic.
Free Same-Day Delivery in Calgary
Order from GoToPopupYYC before 10 AM and your Pioneer Butchery sausage lands on your doorstep the same morning anywhere in Calgary, free. All frozen for freshness, ready to cook or stash in the freezer.
Pioneer Butchery Sausage & Hot Dogs — Quick Reference
| Product |
Meat |
Qty |
Flavour Profile |
Best For |
| Elk Cranberry Sausage |
Elk |
4-pack |
Lean, gamey, sweet-tart |
Grill, pan-fry |
| Wild Boar Chorizo |
Wild Boar |
4-pack |
Smoked paprika, garlic, bold |
Tacos, breakfast hash |
| Grass-Fed Hot Dogs |
Beef |
5-pack |
Beefy, snappy, clean |
Hot dog night |
| Chili Cheese Smokies |
Beef + Pork |
4-pack |
Cheddar, chili spice |
Backyard, griddled |
| Italian Breakfast Sausage |
Pork |
8-pack |
Sage, fennel, mild |
Breakfast fry-up |
| Chicken Apricot & Herb |
Chicken |
4-pack |
Apricot, herb, light |
Sandwiches, salads |
| Alberta Beef Sausage |
Beef |
4-pack |
Straight beef, no fuss |
Bun, any meal |
| Italian Sausage |
Pork |
4-pack |
Fennel, garlic, red pepper |
Pasta, grill |
All handmade in Alberta by Pioneer Butchery. No fillers, no artificial flavours. Frozen for freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pioneer Butchery sausages gluten-free?
Most are, but the best source is the product page ingredient list or Pioneer's site. Italian Breakfast has no gluten ingredients. Grass-Fed Hot Dogs are made with celery powder instead of synthetic nitrites.
How many sausages come in a pack?
Most are 4-packs (500g). Italian Breakfast is an 8-pack (500g). Grass-Fed Hot Dogs are 5 per pack (300g).
What meat is in the elk cranberry sausage?
Wild Alberta elk with dried cranberries. Lean, no grain finish, raised in the province.
How should I cook these?
Grill or pan-fry over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Hot dogs and smokies can be boiled, griddled, or grilled. Italian Breakfast is perfect in a cast-iron pan for a morning fry-up.
Do you deliver free in Calgary?
Yes. Free same-day delivery across Calgary when you order before 10 AM from GoToPopupYYC. No minimum, no delivery fee. Sausages ship frozen.
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