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.
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Pig Candy
Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked. Basically……
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
Bark
The Bark is the outer crust that forms when smoking meat. It is usually associated…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
Internal Temperature
Internal Temperature is the temperature of the cooking meat as measured with a food thermometer…
Marbling
Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…
St. Louis Style
St. Louis Style refers to a method of trimming spare ribs. [caption id=”attachment_393″ align=”alignnone” width=”450″…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
EVOO
EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It has many uses in BBQ….
Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is used to season foods to give them a smokey flavor. BBQ purists…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…