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.

MOINK Balls

Beef (MOO) + Pork (OINK) = MOINK This simple equation produces one of our favorite…

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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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Pig Candy

Pig Candy is bacon that is covered in brown sugar and spices then smoked.  Basically……

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Inject

Inject is the act of using a syringe to put liquid into your BBQ meat…

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Glue

Glues or binders are used in preparation for smoking meat to hold the dry rub…

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Frogmats

Frogmats are non-stick cooking mats that you use in your smoker or grill. These mats…

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Rib Rack

A Rib Rack is a device that is used to hold multiple racks of BBQ…

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Yardbird

Yardbird or Yard Bird is slang for chicken. The term originated in the South where…

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Thermapen

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

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