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.

Thermapen

A Thermapen is an instant read handheld thermometer manufactured by Thermoworks. The Thermapen gives you…

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Membrane

The Membrane is the thin skin on the back of ribs. REMOVE IT! There are…

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EVOO

EVOO is the acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  It has many uses in BBQ….

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Fatty

A Fatty is a tasty treat that starts with sausage, includes a stuffing, and once…

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Vents

Vents are the air intakes in a BBQ grill or smoker. Vents are used to…

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Q

Q is the simplest way to say Barbeque.  It’s often referred to this way on…

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Zest

Perhaps like me you came across a recipe for a BBQ marinade that called for…

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Danger Zone

Danger Zone refers to the temperature zone from 40F degrees to 140F degrees. It is…

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Marbling

Marbling (aka intramuscular fat) refers to the white fat in the muscle of beef. It…

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Shiner

A Shiner is a piece of exposed bone showing through the meat on the top…

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Lump Charcoal

Lump charcoal is made by burning wood at high temperatures until it has turned into…

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