BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q…
It’s called many things. Means different things to different people. Is used as a noun, verb, and adjective. And has a language all its own.
Our BBQ Dictionary tries to define the terms and capture the spirit, history and tradition of this tasty national pastime.
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Pellet Smoker
A Pellet Smoker uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
American Royal Barbecue
The American Royal Barbecue (aka American Royal or The Royal) is the world’s largest BBQ…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Dalmatian Rub
Dalmatian Rub is simply equal parts salt and pepper; the color is black and white…
St. Louis Style
St. Louis Style refers to a method of trimming spare ribs. [caption id=”attachment_393″ align=”alignnone” width=”450″…
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Pellet Grill
A Pellet Grill uses hardwood pellets for the fuel source instead of wood, charcoal, gas…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Smoke Ring
The Smoke Ring is the thin pinkish colored layer below the surface of BBQ meat …
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
MOINK Balls
Beef (MOO) + Pork (OINK) = MOINK This simple equation produces one of our favorite…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…