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.
Minion Method
The Minion Method is a technique to create a long burning charcoal fire for cooking…
Non-Reactive
You are following a recipe for a new BBQ sauce and the directions tell you…
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…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Boston Butt
The Boston Butt is a cut of pork that barbequers often used for BBQ pulled…
Frogmats
Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…
Tongs
Tongs are used for picking up meat to put on, take off or reposition on…
Glue
Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…
Vacuum Sealer
A Vacuum Sealer is used to create a package for food storage that will last…
Thermapen
A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…
Grilling
The terms grilling and barbecuing are often used interchangeably. But they are different. Grilling is cooking over…
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…