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.
Fat Cap
A Fat Cap is the white layer of fat on top of the meat. The…
Pellicle
The pellicle is a shiny, tacky thin skin or film of protein that forms while…
Burnt Ends
Burnt Ends are the tasty treat you get as a bonus for cooking a whole…
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Texas Trinity
BBQ is a religious experience for many in Texas. And, the focus of this admiration…
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Bullet Smoker
A Bullet Smoker is as the name suggests a smoker that is shaped like a…
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
Cadillac Cut
The Cadillac Cut is a technique for cutting ribs. It is also known as the…
Inject
Inject is the act of using a syringe to put liquid into your BBQ meat…
Juicy Lucy
A Juicy Lucy is a burger that has the cheese on the inside instead of…
Au Jus
What is Au Jus? JUS is French for the natural juices given off by meat…
Brine
A brine is a mixture of water, salt and seasonings used to enhance a piece…