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.
Operation BBQ Relief
The BBQ community is a close-knit supportive group. If you’ve ever been in a BBQ…
Q
Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque. It’s often referred to this way on…
Hasty-Bake
A Hasty Bake is a charcoal oven that allows you to grill, smoke or bake.
Yardbird
Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…
Lump Charcoal
Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Direct Cooking
Direct Cooking is a cooking method where the food is placed directly over the heat…
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
Jerk Seasoning
Jerk Seasoning are the spices used in the Jamaican Jerk style of cooking. Jerk seasoning…
FTC (Foil, Towel, Cooler)
Foil, Towel, Cooler aka FTC is a method for resting or holding cooked meat. The…
Liquid Smoke
Liquid smoke is used to season foods to give them a smokey flavor. BBQ purists…
Spatchcock
What is Spatchcock? Spatchcock or “Spatch” is the procedure for butterflying a chicken, turkey, Cornish…
St. Louis Style
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CYM
CYM – Cheap Yellow Mustard This is used in the preparation of smoking meats, not…
New England Barbecue Society (NEBS)
The New England Barbecue Society (NEBS) exists to offer New England grillers the opportunity to…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
Bullet Smoker
A Bullet Smoker is as the name suggests a smoker that is shaped like a…