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.
BBQ
BBQ, Barbecue, Barbeque, Bar-B-Q, or just simply Q… It’s called many things. Means different things…
Packer Brisket
A Packer Brisket (aka Whole Packer Brisket or Packer Cut Brisket) is a cut of…
Dirty Dalmatian Rub
Dirty Dalmatian Rub is just a slight twist on the Dalmatian Rub of equal parts …
Money Muscle
The Money Muscle is a prized piece of the pork butt because of its taste…
Texas Crutch
Texas Crutch refers to wrapping the meat tightly in foil during the BBQ cooking process. [caption…
Post Oak
Post Oak is one of the preferred woods for smoking beef brisket in Central Texas…
Hot and Fast
Hot and Fast or Hot n Fast is a cooking technique becoming popular with many…
Turn In Box
This is a competition BBQ term. A turn in box is the box with the…
Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)
The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) is a bullet smoker. It is popular with the backyard…
Grease Separator
A Grease Separator is used to separate the grease or fat from pan drippings. For…
Fatty
A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…
Gasser
A Gasser is a smoker or grill that runs on propane (LP liquid propane) or…
Danger Zone
Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…
Thin Blue Smoke
Thin Blue Smoke (TBS) is a light, almost invisible blueish smoke. It is the goal…
Grand Champion (GC)
The Grand Champion or GC at a BBQ contest is the team with the most…
Shiner
A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…
Charcoal Chimney
A charcoal chimney is a quick and easy way to get the charcoal (lump or…
Atomic Buffalo Turd (ABT)
An Atomic Buffalo Turd or as they are commonly known, ABT, is a stuffed jalapeno pepper…